Wellbeing & Lifestyle

Do you pull the strings in your life and career? Or do you think luck, fate and other people are the deciding factor in your happiness and success?

Pained veterinary associates get the help they need in our first bonus-length Vets Ask Dr. Dave.

If you’re the adventurous type and you like to travel, then we’ve got a list of some of the most fantastic places to visit in the country.

Independence Day is right around the corner, and that means barbecues, fireworks and long weekend adventures with family and friends while listening to Bruce Springsteen on repeat.

For young associate Dr. Greenskin, the biggest choice of her life in buying the practice from old Dr. Codger feels like a question of time: Time for family and personal life or time traded for money and career fulfillment. Which will she choose?

To some, red wine can seem daring, more refined and harder to understand than other kinds of wine, but don’t be discouraged. Here's everything you need to know about five common red wines to get started.

It seems like there are endless types, tastes, regions and brands of white wine to choose from. Where do you begin? Here's everything you need to know about five common white wines to get you started.

Are you looking for a new way to expand your knowledge? Look no further than this list of brain-building podcasts.

While vacation for many is a time to relax, overindulge and put good health habits on hold, there are many ways to get in some exercise while exploring.

The key to contentment is embracing what brings you passion-even if it's a downer at times-as well those things that bring pure joy.

Want some new perspectives and skills that you can apply to your daily routine at work? Then try these TED talks on for size.

Literature show that precaution in the workplace is essential for women of childbearing age.

Safety is one of our top priorities when it comes to choosing where to live, vacation, or attend school. Where does your state rank on the safe list?

Are you efficient, a perfectionist, or anal retentive? When it comes to productivity, how much effort you should put into a project depends on what you’re trying to get out of it.

A new study reports that “social jet lag” — the time difference between sleep patterns on days off compared with work days — is associated with worse mood, sleepiness, fatigue, heart disease and poorer overall health.

Do you appear confident to the clients who come into your veterinary practice? Your body language tells the tale. Show your clients that you are confident, strong and self-assured before you even say a word.

Whether it’s time, money or something else keeping you from going away this summer, why not indulge in a staycation? If you live in one of these cities, you’re in for a real treat.

Fly under budget, earn rewards and book bundle deals easier with these 10 smart travel apps that will do the work of booking your next vacation for you.

My friend put me in charge of an important part of a big party with 150 peoplean extroverts dream, an introverts nightmare. Find out how my busy practice-owning self got out of it (sort of).

Don’t just take a break from your busy work day — go on an adventure, learn something new and enjoy a brief escape with one of these intellectual but fascinating podcasts.

Sand, sun, surf — what more could you want? Dr. Beach gives his recommendations for the 10 best beaches in America to visit the next time you want to feel some sand between your toes.

While the financial problems plaguing veterinary education may hog the spotlight, this young veterinarian says its time to talk about the other issuesthose that occur behind closed doors and within closed mindsthat are making students sour.

You can't stop your veterinary practice systems, your equipment, your team or even yourself from breaking sometimes. CVC educator Dave Nicol says its how you plan for and deal with the breakages that makes all the difference.

Stress — everyone feels it. But how much stress you’re under may depend less on your state of mind and more on the state you live in. Where does your state rank on the stress-o-meter?

Yes, theres a gender wage gap and yes, its prevalent in the veterinary world. Whats there to do? These CVC experts have a few tricks up their sleeves.

Moms — both human and animal — are the fiercest protectors in the animal kingdom. One company has hit this concept right on the head with a commercial that likens mothers to wild animals as they protect their kids from harm. This Mother’s Day, we salute all moms for the strong-willed women they are.

In need of some stress relief? We’re not kidding when we say that yoga classes with goats may be just what you need.

Sometimes it’s easy to find something to do any night of the week, but other times it’s a daunting task. According to recent data from WalletHub, it all depends on where you live.

As a veterinary professional, no doubt you’ve come across some, ahem, peculiar pet names in your practice. But get a load of these.

Animal rescues and shelters across the country are celebrating “Cinco de Meow” by offering adoption specials, fundraisers, fiestas and more. No kitten around, we think this is a great way to bring attention to the plight of shelter pets.