According to the ASPCA, regular care for a pet — food, toys, insurance and grooming — averages $1,391 a year for a dog and $1,149 for a cat. That doesn't include one-off costs, like spaying or ...

But I was only motivated to use the app out of some need, like as a last-resort tool to manage stress. Like using aspirin for a headache, meditation got shelved as soon as I felt better. This ...