The University of Scranton’s Center for Service and Social Justice hosted a pet therapy day on Tuesday on Dionne Green on campus. Students, staff and faculty had the opportunity to play with, cuddle ...

Can medical procedures be a formidable experience? For those required to factor in travel, the stress of balancing treatment preparation and a prolonged trip may make or break a patient’s operative ...

Milaniak suggests a two-pronged approach for a child already dealing with separation anxiety: Validate their feelings, but stay firm. Treating a child's anxieties with respect is important, but ...

Researchers at the Mount Sinai Health System have identified specific ways in which addressing religion and spirituality during radiation therapy can play an important role in the care of patients ...

On a recent Friday morning, Pegasus slowly trots out of an elevator, surrounded by doctors and nurses. He’s ready to make his rounds and see the many sick children hospitalized at Holtz Children’s ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The health benefits of matcha are vast—and have been celebrated for quite a long time. Though the ...

If your child is anxious, Brymer suggests a simple breathing exercise: Ask them what their favorite color is, then have them breathe in that color — and everything that makes them happy — and breathe ...

Austin-based psychologist, Dr. Andrea Zeddies, visited with Studio 512 to offer some tips and tricks for dealing with stress. She’s been in private practice for over 20 years working with both ...

Let's explore this method and the scientific evidence that supports it. 60 seconds to calm the mind A very accessible sequence consists of breathing according to the following rhythm : Inhale through ...

How one teenager's battle with severe anxiety prompted him to start Project GenZen, working with apps like Headspace to bring coping tools to others.

Chest pain ranks as the second most common reason for emergency department (ED) visits, making it a key concern for patients and doctors.

Awe has a way of stopping us in our tracks. It can creep in quietly—the hush of deer crossing a backyard—or arrive all at once, like a swell of music that makes your chest tighten or the sudden ...