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This article from Esquire reflects on the importance of spending time with old friends and the value of taking a break from the demands of everyday life. The author recounts a weekend spent in New York City with two friends who had traveled from out of town. Despite only being a short distance from home, the experience felt like a getaway and provided an opportunity to reconnect and enjoy each other's company. The author emphasizes the significance of maintaining friendships, particularly during the busy and demanding middle years of life. The article concludes by suggesting that moments of escape, whether through travel or simply spending time with loved ones, can provide a refreshing break from the stresses of daily life. [Extracted from the article]

Dominic Hoffman perfectly conveys both Oz's quiet decency and his wracking guilt, while Karen Murray's musical voice is perfect for Deborah. BY TAYLOR JENKINS REID If you haven't already devoured the Amazon Prime limited series based on Reid's novel, and even if you have, the audio production is a perfect vehicle for this rock "n" roll soap opera. The newest audiobooks feature full-cast productions, celebrity narrators, and sound effects that pull you into the story like never before. [Extracted from the article]

"Having everyone on the same page before the dog comes home will make the whole process much easier for everyone, including the dog", explains Justine Schuurmans, CPDT-KA, a Licensed Family Dog Mediator (LFDM) and owner of The Family Dog. FAMILY ROOM It's a "tail" as old as time: The kids beg for a pet and promise to help take care of the animal, but then they lose interest and you're left holding the poop bag. Only the owner and parent can know when their kids and their pup are ready, but as a general rule, never send your child on a solo dog walk unless the dog is trained enough to remain calm and focused on the leash and is physically incapable of pulling the child over. [Extracted from the article]

Lower Your Stress In a survey, 72% of pet owners reported that their animals improved their mental health, according to the Human Animal Bond Research Institute. Having animals around can reduce depression and anxiety, lower heart rate and blood pressure, and increase the presence of the feel-good hormone oxytocin, explains HABRI steering committee member and Wellness Natural Pet Food veterinarian Danielle Bernal, D.V.M. "Positive human-animal interaction can actually change brain physiology in both humans and animals", adds integrative oncologist Trina Hazzah, D.V.M. WHAT TO DO: Just having a pet nearby makes a difference, Bernal says. Get More Exercise Studies have shown that owners of dogs are more likely to meet their daily exercise requirements than people without them, Hazzah notes. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the author's suggestions for weight loss. The author suggests losing 10% of body weight initially. Some of the other suggestions given by the author include a 28-minute walk with a pet dog, mowing the lawn for 14 minutes, or walking up and down stairs for 15 minutes. The author also suggests hearty laughter to burn calories.

Gently massage their neck, hips, shoulders, and ears. Smile file Give your best bud the royal treatment on Make a Dog's Day with tips from Colleen Demling-Riley, certified dog trainer and founder of Pawtopia Dog Training. GIVE' EM A MASSAG For people, massages can reduce stress and alleviate muscle soreness. [Extracted from the article]

Offers fitness walking tips. How to walking the rain; Traffic safety; `Prevention's' Tenth Annual Walkers' Rally in Hot Springs, Virginia; A leash for dogs that makes dog-walking workouts easier.

A personal narration is presented which explores the joy of dog walking.

Provides tips on how to avoid the dangers in dog walking. Danger signs of approaching dogs looking for a fight; Ways on how to deal with dogs looking for a fight; Items that can be used for safer dog walking.

The article focuses on how former bookkeeper Bryan Barrera started his dog-running service, called D.C. Dog Runner, from a marathon-inspired side hustle.

Lists five ways to make walking with your dog worry-free. Take your pet to a vet before starting a walking program; Buy a good leash and collar; Keep an eye on your pet's health; Know your local laws; Learn some basic rules of obedience training.

Discusses the health advantages of regular walking program for pets. Strengthening of the bond between the pet and the owner; Improvement in pet's energy; Etiquette for dog walking; Opportunity for both the owner and the pet to meet people; Need to examine the pet to a veterinarian for any health problems before beginning any walking program.

The article recommends doing more exercise on a daily basis. Topics covered include the concept of high-tensity interval training, the health and physiological benefits of exercise, and several exercises that can be integrated into daily activities such as cleaning the house, running errands, walking a dog.

The article focuses on how to deal with the grieving behavior of canine. A study by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) found out that two-thirds of dogs show recognizable signs of grieving such as decrease in appetite, clinginess, and lethargy. Doctor Stephen Zawistowski, author of the ASPCA study, says that this type of behavior happens because the dog has pent-up play energy that the animal is not able to release with a canine companion. Cuddling and taking the pet for longer walks are suggested.

The author discusses patients seen in his cardiology practice who have made lifestyle changes resulting in a reduced risk of heart disease. He reports tips for beginning a heart-healthy lifestyle given to him by his patients. Tips include getting a dog to encourage regular walking, getting rid of old clothes for every size dropped, and starting a blog for outside support.

The article presents the experiences of several readers with animals. One reader's daughter had collected dozens of frogs in a bucket, and all the tiny frogs jumped out of the bucket when the reader held the bucket. One reader lost her cat in Vienna, and went to the local police to hire a search dog to find the cat. The police refused to do so, and the cat was found under some stairs. Another reader accidentally left the leash while she was walking her beagle dog, and the dog started running.

The article reveals that walking a dog helps a person burn up to 30 percent calories.

An interview with Mari Johnson of Austin, Texas is presented. When asked about her favorite time of day, she refers to morning because that's the time when she meditates and does yoga. She says that the hardest part of her day-day-day is everytime her husband suffers from cystic fibrosis which can strain their relationship. She and her husband unwind by walking their dog, Kuma.

The article presents a question and answer related to pets. A question was raised which asks on how to make a pet get his exercise and outdoor playtime safely in the summer heat. The author answered that walking the dog during the coolest part of the day is essential, getting shade from time to time. He also stresses that carrying plenty of cool water is important.

This article presents the results of a weight-loss study by the University of Missouri-Columbia. The study found that walking a dog could help people shed more weight than popular diet plans like Weight Watchers, Atkins, or the Zone. Overweight men and women walked the dogs for a year and lost an average of 14 pounds without changing their eating habits.

Describes several activities for pampering one's self. Reading a book; Dog walking; Girls' game nights; Selection of flowers for home and in the office.

Discusses ways for pets and owners to exercise, and suggests obedience classes to help dogs and owners to learn to walk together.

Reveals that the number of white terriers being walked in the wee hours in Manhattan, New York is on the rise.