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More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental health
Read full article: More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students' mental healthSchool districts across the U.S. are adopting mental health practices as a part of their daily schedules and curriculums.
Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airport
Read full article: Taliban kill mastermind of suicide bombing at Kabul airportU.S. officials say the Taliban have killed the Islamic State group militant who spearheaded the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that left 13 U.S. service members and about 170 Afghans dead during the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021.
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Gainesville father and 2 sons presumed dead in murder-suicide
Read full article: Gainesville father and 2 sons presumed dead in murder-suicideThe bodies of a Gainesville father and his two sons were believed to be found in a burning home in Dixie County in a presumed murder-suicide Tuesday, according to the Dixie County Sheriff’s Office.
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It’s official: Pets are good for mental health -- an expert explains why
Read full article: It’s official: Pets are good for mental health -- an expert explains whyDr. Lori Vallelunga, a clinical psychologist at Baptist Behavioral Health, spoke with McPherson and answered a few questions about how pets can boost our mental health. Can simply owning a pet benefit your mental health? Pets have even been shown to help people manage long-term mental health conditions like chronic depression or bipolar disorder. Animals even help us socially, facilitating meeting new people and aiding in building social networks and friendships.”Are pets especially helpful for mental health during the coronavirus pandemic? Pets ranging from fish to guinea pigs have been studied and have been found to offer benefits to our mental health.
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Looking to adopt a pet? Here are 6 cuddly canines to adopt now in Jacksonville
Read full article: Looking to adopt a pet? Here are 6 cuddly canines to adopt now in JacksonvilleAnimal shelters and pet rescue groups work hard to care for unhoused pets and connect them to loving homes. Tessa, mixed breedTessa is a charming female mixed breed dog being kept at Pit Sisters, Inc.Tessa is a true family dog, and children will love her. Luke, chihuahuaLuke is a male chihuahua dog being kept at Pet Rescue North Inc. Sami, AkitaSami is a charming female Akita dog currently housed at the Akita Rescue Society of Florida. Ellie, AkitaEllie is a female Akita dog in the care of the Akita Rescue Society of Florida.