The Marblehead VFW will hold fundraisers for Company 2 Heroes, a nonprofit service-dog-training program for veterans. The first event, a 5K walk, run, or ‘ruck,’ will benefit veterans with PTSD by providing them with service dogs and training. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m on Sept. 14. The event later that evening will feature a live performance from … [Read more...] about VFW to fundraise for Company 2 Heroes
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Your dog will have an anti-aging drug before you do
F.D. Flam Before we have an anti-aging drug for humans, we’re likely to have one for dogs. Multiple clinical trials are currently underway to test potential anti-aging compounds on dogs, since our best friends have become a popular animal model for human aging. Fido also represents a potentially huge market. The science could benefit both species, but premature claims are … [Read more...] about Your dog will have an anti-aging drug before you do
Your dog can understand what you say better than you think, experts say
Karen Kaplan Our dogs understand us better than they've been given credit for — and scientists say they have the brain wave evidence to prove it. By placing electrodes on the heads of 18 pet dogs, researchers found striking evidence that the animals did not merely recognize the patterns of sound that come out of their owners' mouths, they actually realized that certain … [Read more...] about Your dog can understand what you say better than you think, experts say
Back in time to July 26, 1988
The '80s were a wild time — the blockbuster movie took over in full force, MTV launched and quickly became a dominant cultural force, an actor was elected president, and so on. Weird decade. So, it's not a surprise to see a bit of an off-kilter headline while perusing the Daily Evening Item archives from that year. But, "Dog officer must do more without Moore" is certainly … [Read more...] about Back in time to July 26, 1988