Kids who grew up in the '90s played with a lot of cool toys. There was Game Boy, Furby, Polly Pocket, Barbie, Bop It. There ...

Almost 10% of U.S. adults ages 65 and older are estimated to have dementia. A large British study suggests that living with others, whether another person, or even a pet, may slow down the decline in ...

Talking about pets is receiving increasing attention. Over 90 percent of people in the U.S. consider their pets part of the family and, at times, silent witnesses to life's most challenging and best ...

Pet ownership may be linked to slower cognitive decline among adults aging in place, according to a recent study conducted in England. “Older adults living alone are at high risk for developing ...

Owning a pet can fill your life with joy, companionship, muddy paws and sloppy kisses. It can provide health benefits too. Whether your pet drags you on walks to increase your physical activity or ...

Neuroscientists, educators and psychologists like Kathy Hirsh-Pasek know that play is as an essential ingredient in the lives of adults as well as children. A weighty and growing body of ...