The easiest way to train your pooch?  Praise him more.  In a recent study, confrontational approaches-such as yelling at your dog to stop barking--actually made bad behavior worse in some cases.  Dogs love to please--so he'll want to repeat the behavior that won him a "Good boy!"  or yummy treat.

Multiple studies have shown that weekly acupuncture sessions reduce pain and improve quality of life in patients 50 or older who have osteoarthritis in their knees or hips--without the side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs.

Research shows that the simple pleasure of watching and listening to wild birds boosts cheerfulness by reducing stress and upping the release of endorphins in the brain.  So put up a bird feeder or birdhouse to attract them for an instant lift every day!

Does your cat's itchy ear or dog's lack of appetite mean it's time to go to the vet?  Find out with a quick check of the easy symptom and diagnosis charts a petside.com.

Do you love your coffee?  I found this item in my Womens World Magazine.  Drinking three or more cups of coffee daily may cut your risk of developing dementia in the future by 66 percent, reports the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.