Mindfulness, one of the most common forms of meditation, is a skill that must be cultivated and practiced. With some training and discipline, it can help anyone live more fully in the moment.

The holidays may add stress for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. Here are some tips for coping while making the most of the holiday.

A professor of child development explains why it’s OK – recommended, in fact – to respond to an infant’s every cry, sob and whimper.

"...we asked, how much are infants at risk, and how do you protect children when they are sick?"

Interviews with people hospitalized with COVID-19 and their family caregivers reveal some unique challenges.

An app designed to boost communication skills of children with developmental disorders in South Africa could also help kids worldwide.

Music can tap into the memories of people with Alzheimer's disease and offer a boost to their caregivers, as well.

Researchers are now looking at a novel therapy for family caregivers that not only reduces depression, but also boosts well-being.

Human beings evolved to nurture – and that drive can extend to children who aren’t your own and even to members of other species.

Some older patients forego the food provided at their health care facility because it isn’t aligned with their religious and cultural preferences.