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When bigger mammals live longer than smaller ones, why do taller humans die younger?
Large mammals such as elephants and whales are among the most long-lived of animals, but very tall humans don't enjoy the same benefits.
When my dog died, grief support came from an unexpected source
Wordless sympathy from my other dog got me through that tough first night.
How Therapy Dogs Help Human Health
Dr. Ann Hohenhaus takes a look at studies that show how therapy dogs are helping kids recover from anesthesia, having a positive effect on medical staff and more.
How to live passionately—no matter your age
Author Isabel Allende is 71. Yes, she has a few wrinkles—but she has incredible perspective too. In this candid talk, meant for viewers of all ages, she talks about her fears as she gets older and shares how she plans to keep on living passionately.
Why so many domesticated mammals have floppy ears
Take a look at several domesticated mammal species and you might spot a number of similarities between them, including those cute floppy ears. The famous naturalist and evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin…
Why Do Bats Live so Long?
Researchers say that bats live ten times longer than other species of the same size.
Humans Are Driving Other Mammals to Become More Nocturnal
The shift could change which prey animals hunt or make it harder to find food
How Rearranging Your Living Room Can Make You Feel Younger
What we choose to have in our space is a reflection of who we are on the inside—our emotional state. It is wise to choose thoughtfully, but how can arranging items in your home and office affect your health, well-being, and ability to feel younger<br>Feng shui is the ancient Chinese art of manifestation and placement. It is the study of how, through strategic arrangement, you can enhance the quality of your life and create more balance and harmony within your environment, which,…
Are human grade pet foods really human grade?
Depending on which US state you manufacture your pet food in, it may be difficult or impossible to meet guidelines for human grade pet food claims.
22 Dogs Who Simply Do Not Care About Your Silly Human Rules
Feel Younger Than Your Age? It May Help You Live Longer
Researchers found death rate among young at heart was lower during study period
Mammals: Is It Better To Be Horny or Brainy?
When it comes to antipredator strategies, a new study reveals that mammals must choose between smarts or physical defenses.
Why some Indians die younger than others
The disadvantaged die younger than their high-caste counterparts, and inequality doesn't explain this fully.
The 25 worst mammals to keep as pets
Dogs and cats are being replaced by exotic animals. But you don’t want these ones in your house.
Why do only mammals have tusks? Study traces their surprising origins
Tusks are an ancient trait that predates the dinosaurs, a new study has found.
Ever heard a shrew warble? Secret sounds of small mammals revealed
Researchers use bat detectors to listen in on hypersonic world of voles, shrews and wood mice
People Who Live to 100 Have These Traits in Common
Read on to find out how to live a long and healthy life!
How long do you expect to live?
To just what age do you expect to live? You haven't thought about it? I bet you have.
Why do bats have such bizarrely long lifespans?
Adjusting for their size, most of the longest lived mammals are bats.
Why squirrels are ‘splooting’ in the heat and what we can do to help them
BEAT THE HEAT: Though the small mammals might look like they’re in stealth mode, it turns out they’re just trying to cool off.
9 Interesting Facts About Wolves
Wolves are smart, family-oriented mammals who bear little resemblance to the monsters in fables and fairy tales.
