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He saw the common humanity in all of us, building bridges between people of different faiths and factions abroad while working to meet the needs of those at home. Despite daunting challenges and trying times, his bright energy and spirit never faltered. As the U.S. says goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter, you can watch […]

Carter’s remains were lying in repose at the Carter Presidential Center ahead of three days of state funeral rites in D.C. Vice President Harris, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson delivered eulogies that emphasized Carter’s values of service and citizenship. “No one can deny that President Carter led an extraordinary life

In 1792, British philanthropist and quaker William Tuke incorporated birds and animals in the treatment plan for people with mental health needs in his asylum, The York Retreat. The broad category of animal-assisted interventions includes animal-assisted therapy (AAT), animal-assisted education (AAE), and animal-assisted activities (AAA). However, in most cases, people mistake animal-assisted activities (AAA) for

In addition to increasing social interactions, the benefits of animal-assisted therapy include human-animal interaction that can reduce emotional arousal and anger, according to 2019 research. Pet therapy may help both children and adults with a variety of physical and mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and high blood pressure. Some stories have wonderfully shown the