Lifestyle

A good daily routine with a dog is simple: a walk and breakfast in the morning, a potty and play break in the middle of the day, a second walk and dinner in the evening, and a calm wind-down before...

These homemade dog treats use four plain ingredients: oat flour, xylitol-free peanut butter, plain pumpkin and an egg. You mix, roll, cut and bake for about 20 minutes. Check the peanut butter label first, keep treats to about 10 percent...

The simplest workouts with your dog are built around the walk you already take: brisk intervals, bodyweight strength moves at a bench and short play sessions. Twenty to thirty minutes covers your legs, core and cardio while your dog gets...

The latest New Year's resolution and fitness goal statistics from Pew, YouGov, Gallup, the CDC and peer-reviewed research: who makes resolutions, how long they last and what helps them stick.

Dogs and mental health are linked mostly through daily life: a dog gets you outside, gives your day a shape, keeps you company and gives you a reason to get up. Many owners feel calmer and less alone, but a...

How much exercise does a dog need? Most healthy adult dogs do well with about 30 minutes to 2 hours of activity a day, depending on energy level, size, age and health. Working and herding types sit at the top...

Walking your dog for exercise works when part of the walk is brisk enough to count as moderate cardio for you. Aim for about 30 minutes most days, with a short sniffing warm-up and cool-down, a purposeful middle, and limits...

The biggest health benefits of owning a dog come from what a dog makes you do every day: walk, get outside, keep a routine and talk to people. Research links dog ownership to more daily activity, less loneliness and better...

The best Christmas dog treats are simple: a few dog-safe ingredients, no chocolate, no raisins, no xylitol and no holiday spices like nutmeg. This easy cookie recipe uses plain pumpkin, xylitol-free peanut butter, eggs and flour, and it makes a...

The best dimensions of wellness activities are small and boring: a 10-minute walk, a text to a friend, an open window, a page of reading. Below are 10 cheat sheets with four tiny habits for each of the 8 areas...