Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
jeudi 12 mai 2016
Meet Babs the Bulldog, Your Wrinkly New Instagram Obsession
Is your Instagram feed lacking in chubby, tubby Bulldogs? You've come to the right place. There's a new bully on the block who has amassed over 10,000 followers thanks to her wandering tongue and eyelids that are permanently at half-mast. Her name is Babs. Hailing from Piedmont, CA, Babs is one of two thick pooches in her home; she shares the backyard with an unimaginably large Bullmastiff named Boone. Before you hit "follow" on her account (or after), here are 10 things you need to know about this plus-size pup.
mercredi 11 mai 2016
6 Signs a Dog Might Be About to Bite You - So You Can Back Away Carefully
As much as we love dogs, and we really, really love them, there are some dogs that just don't love us back sometimes. Be it from stress, fear, or whatever else, sometimes dogs want to lash out, because after all, they are animals. Thanks to Erin Askeland, seasoned dog training and behavior expert at Camp Bow Wow, we have a quick list of signs that a dog is likely to bite. Familiarize yourself with these signs so that if something comes up, you can be ready to back away.
- Lip licking, yawning, wide eyes, and spiked fur: These are all are indicators of a stressed dog. It is important to always asses the exact situation. If a dog is lying on the couch by itself and licks its lips, most likely it is not stressed. If a dog is being hugged, tugged on, etc. and begins to emit warning signs, this is a clear indicator that he/she is now stressed.
- Growling and snapping: Never try to get a dog to stop growling; we WANT it to growl, as it lets us know that he/she is uncomfortable. If a dog gets in trouble for growling, it will stop and can immediately go to biting.
- A stiff wagging rail: A dog that is experiencing stress will wag its tail in a stiff manner (a telltale warning sign that it might bite). Look out for a tail that is pointed high and moves even more quickly back and forth.
- Averting their gaze: Avoidance behavior indicates that the dog is not comfortable with the particular situation.
- Cowering or tail tucking: This behavior indicates that a dog is fearful. It doesn't necessarily mean the dog will bite, but it could if the dog's fear continues to increase.
- Backing away or hiding: Whether the dog backs itself into a corner or tries to hide (under a chair, table, bed, crate, etc.), this is a clear indication that the dog is uncomfortable and trying to escape. It is important to leave dogs that are exhibiting this behavior alone! Allow them to come to you.
These Celebrities Made Sure Their Dogs Felt Right at Home . . . at Home
Our homes are our havens, and we want them to feel as such. For many of us, that includes making sure our pets also have everything they need. Trulia gave us the scoop on just a small handful of celebrities who took that to heart and made sure their homes would accommodate their pooches. Scroll through to see them all and to click over to Trulia to learn even more about the homes.
20+ Tattoo Ideas Inspired by Our Favorite Furry Friends - Our Pups!
Because dogs are man's (and woman's!) best friend, it only makes sense to look to them next time you're considering a special tattoo. Our dogs are loyal, loving, and sometimes such a huge part of our lives, and as far as we're concerned, that merits a permanent place of honor on our bodies - if you're a tattoo fan, that is. We've searched for some of the most impressive and sweet tattoo ideas that people got for their pups and put them all in one place here. Scroll through to see them all, but don't worry, if you're more of a cat-lover, we have tattoo ideas for you as well!
mardi 10 mai 2016
There's Nothing Better Than a Dog Just Trying to Make His Tiny Human Laugh
One of the sweetest sounds in the world is the sound of a baby laughing. We can thank this superplayful pup for getting down for playtime with his tiny human, all in the hopes of making him laugh. Watch the two of them have a blast in the video above, and find even more adorable animal videos here.
lundi 9 mai 2016
After This Teacher's Cat Died, Her Students Gave Her the Best Gift Ever
When Texas teacher Tonya Andrews lost her 16-year-old cat last week, her students wanted to do something to cheer her up. According to ABC News, four teens in particular decided to surprise her with some gifts, including flowers and balloons. But perhaps the sweetest gift they surprised their teacher with was two brand-new kittens for her to take home and spoil. See the precious moment in the video the teens posted below, and find even more adorable animal videos here.
We surprised our teacher with kittens because her cat passed away yesterday💗 http://pic.twitter.com/ozzwCJTVmj
- Rachel Hanhart (@ace040913) May 6, 2016
samedi 7 mai 2016
Mother's Day Gifts For All the Cat- and Dog-Loving Mamas in Your Life
Some of us ladies don't have kids of our own, but we do have fur babies. We want to celebrate the cat and dog mamas out there this Mother's Day by finding a bunch of gift ideas we think they'll love. There's a little something for dog moms, cat moms, and, of course, moms with kids and pets, because all these ladies deserve some love on this special day!
vendredi 6 mai 2016
How Pet Insurance Saved This Sick Dog's Life
For me, pet insurance is one of those things that you're aware of but never actually take advantage of. Even though I have two cats, I've never even considered getting insurance because I just think they'll always be fine. (Something I regretted when my cat got sick last year.) But Pets Best Insurance is there for if I ever change my mind, and the pet insurance company has a whole host of success stories to show for itself to convince the nonbelievers. Take, for example, this story about Rex, as told by his human, below.
Nov. 20 was just like any other day in my household with work, gym time, and dinner for myself, my daughter, and my dogs. My Great Dane, Rex, had the hiccups and looked "off" to me after dinner. He began to wretch non-productively and started to drool uncontrollably. I suspected the worst - bloat. Bloat is a life-threatening condition that occurs when a dog's stomach distends with gas and fluid. I rushed Rex to the vet and soon enough, he needed surgery to the tune of $1,800. This amount would take up all of the Christmas money I had saved for my daughter, and I began to panic, until the reality of having insurance had set it. About six months prior to this incident, another one of my dog's has spinal cancer and I spent $4,000 to save his life. I had just finished paying off the debt. Being a single mom at the time, It was really hard for me to afford this. I couldn't be happier when I realized that this time I wouldn't have to pay an outstanding amount to keep my dog alive. Plus, I'd be able to give my daughter the Christmas she deserved!
jeudi 5 mai 2016
Arizona Dogs May Not Have Broken a Record, but They Sure Looked Cute Trying
On May 1, PetSmart and the Arizona Diamondbacks set out to break the Guinness World Record for dogs in attendance at a sporting event. They needed to draw 1,000 dogs to Chase Field, and they came so close. The final count was 858 dogs - just 142 shy of the record. All of the dogs and their humans in attendance for Bark in the Park, though, were able to enjoy the stadium's pet-friendly areas and a day at the game. The dogs even got to parade around the stadium. How cool is that?
mercredi 4 mai 2016
These Star Wars Dog Toys Will Give Your Pup Something to Chew(bacca) On
Now you've seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens and you've analyzed every theory, so what's next for you? Well, if you've got a cat or dog at home, the answer is outfitting them with every item from Petco's Star Wars line of cat toys, dog toys, and pet accessories. Scroll through to see a selection of our favorites, and click over to Petco's site for even more!
Dogs and Star Wars Are Like a Match Made in Jedi Heaven
It's May 4, so you know what that means: Star Wars day! DogVacay dressed up the office dogs in various Star Wars costumes, and we actually think it rivals the photo series they did with the office dogs reenacting romantic movies. Totally different genres, all still amazingly cute. Scroll through to see the Star Wars photos, and then check out the time DogVacay dressed the dogs up as Disney princesses.
mardi 3 mai 2016
Photo Series Documenting a Dog's Last Day Will Absolutely Make You Cry
First we brought you Benny, the dying dog who wrote a letter to his human in his final days. Now we're bringing you Duke, a dog who died a couple years ago but had his final day documented in photos. He celebrated his life with his favorite things and his favorite people, and you can see all of it in the photo series below.
lundi 2 mai 2016
11 Times You Could Totally Relate to the Exotic Trash Panda
Trash pandas are misunderstood, we swear. They might get a bad rap for being dirty or annoying, but we know the truth - they're awesome. They're feisty little creatures that act a lot like us, if we're being honest. In fact, we can definitely relate to them quite often. Scroll through to see the 10 times you may have felt a little bit like a trash panda and take comfort in knowing you're not alone!
Get Ready For the Dog Days of Summer With These Fun Products
Can you believe it's already May?! The dog days of Summer will be here before we know it, so we're getting ready for it with some cute new dog toys, a few things for ourselves, and one supercool event in New York City that's sure to bring out every pup in the city. Scroll through to see all the fun products - and experiences - that we're loving right now.
dimanche 1 mai 2016
This Might Be the Most Bizarre Display of Affection We've Seen From a Cat Owner
Showing some love for your favorite feline takes on many forms, but this display of affection takes it to a new level. When Imgur user kindstrangerofgold shared a picture of her sister with her pet cat sporting matching t-shirts with a twist, the Internet community had a lot to say about it. How do you feel about these t-shirts? Hilarious birthday gift or another form of kitty torture?
Stop Everything You're Doing - This Otter Video Is the Cutest Thing You'll Ever See
This mama and baby otter at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Monterey, CA, might just be the cutest thing we've seen in our entire lives. In the video, the 1-day-old baby snuggles up to her mom in the aquarium's Great Tide Pool while they float around.
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