Poet, professor and mystery novelist Laurel S. Peterson submits that poetry has the power to 'soothe the frightened and ...

What is word stress and how do we use it? In words with more than one syllable, there’s usually at least one syllable that sounds clearer or more obvious. Maybe it’s stronger, louder or higher. For ...

AMHERST — Amherst will once again become the center of a vibrant poetry community this month as the Emily Dickinson Museum hosts its annual Tell It Slant Poetry Festival, running Sept. 15 through 21.

Parrots, intelligent and sensitive pets, are prone to stress from environmental changes, lack of stimulation, or health issues. Early signs include appetite changes, altered vocalisations, excessive ...

Back pain, a widespread issue, often stems from muscle strain or poor posture, resolving with simple care. However, a slipped disc, where a spinal disc presses on nerves, presents distinct symptoms ...

That ain’t been there before. Of course, poetry doesn’t have to be juvenile to be funny. Nor must it be raunchy, although a limerick might rely on bawdiness. A poem needn’t even make the reader guffaw ...

This is the weekly Work Life newsletter. If you are interested in more careers-related content, sign up to receive it in your inbox. If you’ve ever chalked up your exhaustion to just “a rough week,” ...

Cortisol is known as the body’s primary stress hormone, but it has many essential functions. It naturally peaks in the morning to help you wake up and feel alert and then gradually decreases ...

BALTIMORE — How young is too young to have a smartphone? Hot under the collar? Blame the heat, at least according to one study. And Baltimore brings home the bronze in a survey of most-stressed cities ...