The Torah calls them nefesh chaya — “a living soul.” And if there is a soul, then there is spirituality. Maybe we simply have not learned to notice it. Today, people are talking more and more about a ...

One of the most significant benefits of sleeping with a pet is the calming effect they provide. Studies show that the presence of a pet can lower cortisol levels, the hormone responsible for stress.

Brody, a rescue Amazon Parrot, who's pretty remarkable when he's awake, goes a step further and becomes an explosive "Mega ...

A rescue dog's dramatic transformation from sleeping outside to being completely ensconced in pillows has melted hearts on ...

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More A restful night’s sleep can feel impossible when you share your ...

We tend to think of sleep as the time when our brains shut down for good, but in fact, what's around us, particularly sound, has great influence on how well we sleep. From the gentle patter of rain to ...

To get a better night’s sleep, small upgrades can make all the difference. Blackout curtains, weighted blankets, smart goggles and sound machines can create a more relaxing sleep environment and ...

As human-caused sound gets louder around the world, some animals change their behavior and many creatures suffer health ...

Loud, aggressive music can be disturbing to a parrot’s sensitive ears. ©Suradech14/iStock via Getty Images Loud music is one of the parrot’s most disliked sounds. These small creatures prefer calming ...

A: Sleep does not mean the brain is inactive and we do hear sounds while sleeping. Sleep is a recurrent and healthy state of inertia and reduced responsiveness found among higher vertebrates. It is ...

Anker has officially released the Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds in the US, priced at $230. The product was previously offered through a crowdfunding campaign. Availability in other regions has not yet ...

Tree Frog. Stephen Michael Barnett, CC BY 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons. Our planet is a sonic landscape, filled with sounds ...