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Poodle Knows Who is Sickest In Nursing Home Where She Runs Free (WATCH)
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The second Nala's paws touch the floor, she's off in search of those who need a visit.
The pup has free run of the...
New Study Reveals Surprising Benefit to Being Overweight
People struggling with their weight often face frustration, failure and constant reminders they run the risk of heart disease, diabetes and a litany of...
Nature, Art and Spirituality May Boost the Body’s Defenses
Taking in the spine-tingling wonders provided by a redwood forest, the Sistine Chapel ceiling or a guided meditation may give a boost to the...
Cops Buy Back Pawned Wedding Ring for Elderly Cornwall Couple
Responding to a domestic dispute call, Cornwall police officers in Canada arrived at the home to find an elderly woman suffering from dementia and...
Honoring Three Men Who Came to B.C., Found Success, and Gave Millions Back
A jovial 87-year-old has parlayed a huge construction business in Iran into a Canadian philanthropic legacy that will continue long after he is gone.
His...
Healing Art Studio Impacts Community in Positive Ways
I was invited to an open studio session at Art InDeed one Saturday afternoon. Being guided by founder, Danah Beaulieu I felt empowered, nurtured,...
Curry Power: Turmeric Compound Boosts Brain Cell Growth
"Scientists have found that a chemical component in the spice turmeric—commonly used in Indian cuisine and curries—increases the regeneration of new neurons in cell...
As a Man’s Mind Fades, Heart Comes to the Rescue
Melvyn was diagnosed with Alzheimer's three years ago. For his wife, Doris, it's been hard to watch. But she says something happened recently to...
Fetal-Brain Protein in Old Age Could Fight Dementia
Scientists have discovered that a gene-regulating protein that protects the developing brain of a fetus resurfaces in old age and may stave off dementia,...
Woman Tackles E-Waste Problem While Giving Jobs to ‘Unhirables’
Electronic waste recycling has quickly become a matter of urgency, as people become aware of the dangers of e-waste. They have begun to demand...
Dog Mysteriously Wanders to Neighbor’s House Exactly When Most Needed
An Alaskan malamute with a nose for mischief suddenly found a new mission for her afternoons: paying a daily visit to an ailing elderly...
Twitter Helped Belfast Woman ‘Find Missing Mum’
Twitter and the kindness of strangers brought home an Irish mom with dementia, after her daughter decided to post her photo when she'd gone...
Huge Breakthrough in ALS Research is Encouraging
Researchers say they found a common cause behind the mysterious and deadly affliction of ALS, better known as Lou Gehrig's disease, that could lead...
Green Tea Cuts Dementia Risk Says Study
Regularly drinking green tea could protect the brain against Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, according to scientists at Newcastle University. The study showed...
Milkman Honored by Queen at Buckingham Palace for Lifetime of Crime-busting
Tony Fowler, a milkman with a daily route that takes him 100 miles through 25 towns in Leicestershire, is being hailed a hero by...
8 Year-old Creates Comic Book, Raises Thousands for Good Cause
Eight-year-old Jonathan Krouse of Pennsylvania was able to donate $8,500 to the Alzheimer’s Association from proceeds he raised from the sale of a comic...
Ounce of Coffee Worth a Pound of Cure?
One cup of coffee -- even decaf -- can bring you some health protection, lowering stroke risk by 30 percent. ...
Ellen Unveils US Postal Stamps of Actual Shelter Animals to Promote Adoption
The Postmaster General unveiled new Animal Rescue commemorative postage stamps on the Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday, launching the Stamps to the Rescue promotional campaign.
The...
Experiment Moves Past Stem Cells, Advancing Brain Treatment
In a "dramatic" breakthrough that has positive implications for Parkinson's or Alzheimer's, researchers have transformed ordinary mouse skin cells directly into functioning nerve cells,...
Top Ten Innovations You’ve Never Heard Of
Here are the Top Ten Innovations from 2009 that will lead us, with chin up, into the next decade. From new technologies that strip...