SANTA CLARITA, Calif. — Samson Schulman, a second-year graduate student, is seeing his therapist for a second time. He recently went through a break-up. He's feeling depressed, and he has some anxiety ...

It’s high noon in Santa Clarita when I bury my face into the side of a cow, who is lying on the ground. His fur is rich brown, the color of fertile soil, and it’s silkier than I expected. I nuzzle my ...

Are you in udder despair lately? Then in the famous words of Bart Simpson, you might want to have a cow, man. The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita is offering cow hugging therapy that allows you to ...

"Cows are very relaxed animals, they don't fight, they don't get in trouble," one farm owner said Move over goat yoga — there’s a new animal wellness trend emerging from the Netherlands that may be ...

Spending time with animals can be a great way to connect with nature and oneself, a way to find comfort and peace. Many organizations do great work with children, veterans, those living with ...

In a world where daily stress, loneliness, and the hectic pace of modern life often leave us feeling overwhelmed, a simple yet surprising method is gaining popularity: cuddle therapy. While the idea ...

Athena is a mini black Angus. Holy Cow and Madonna are both Holsteins. And Faith is a mini Hereford. Step up and meet psychology “doctors” Madonna, Athena, Holy Cow, Aretha and Faith, rescued animals ...