Health + Wellness

Unleashing Compassion

How the healing powers of animals transform communities one paw at a time Article by Sydney Kate Lewis | Photography by Provided Assisted-animal therapy, or animal therapy, is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that leverages the healing power of human-animal bonds and incorporates interactions with animals to improve physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Therapy animals differ from service animals in that service animals are paired with an individual who has a qualifying medical...

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Trending Now: Giving Back

Volunteers (and donors) bring recovery to the water. Article by Sue Collins Now in its third year as a nonprofit, Reeling in Serenity is introducing more people in active recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) to the healing properties of fly fishing. Reeling in Serenity 501(c)(3) hosts free, all-day retreats where guests are paired with fly fishing guides, then learn the basics and experience the thrill of catch-and-release fishing. Guides, instructors and meeting facilitators, as well as...

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Stay 4Ever Young

Helping others find the best version of themselves Article by Wendy Edwards | Photography by Pena Rose Studios There is so much beauty in aging, yet it might be difficult to see if you don’t look and feel your best. The aging process is something we will all go through and today there are so many means to glide through it, gracefully.  Melissa Silvia, owner of  4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions Marietta, knows that there is a time in life when we will give notice to these changes and might not...

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Harnessing Healthy Habits

Establish sustainable habits for a new you this new year Article by Sydney Kate Lewis | Photography by Provided After ringing in the new year with copious amounts of champagne and an abundance of sweets, it’s time to set new year’s resolutions. This year, though, avoid making promises that are unrealistic or unattainable. Instead, focus on establishing habits that are achievable and sustainable.   The most common resolution of all time is getting fit in the new year—shedding holiday weight...