Nearly all cat and dog owners rely on their pets for stress relief according to a new survey released by the American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all.
Jun 20, 2022
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During the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people turned to their pets to help them feel less lonely and isolated. Researchers at the University of California, Davis, wanted to learn what role pets played in helping ...
Jun 15, 2022
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An analysis of data from more than 11,000 older Japanese adults suggests that seniors who own a dog may be at lower risk of disability than those who have never been dog owners. Yu Taniguchi of the National Institute for ...
Feb 23, 2022
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Many pet owners have found support from their pets throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and there's science to back up the physical and mental health benefits to pet companionship. The American Heart Association, a global force ...
Jun 7, 2021
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DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have been working from home as a result of COVID-19. The adjustment has been difficult, and created a lot of stress and strain on my mental and physical health. I find that I spend much of my time in front ...
Mar 10, 2021
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Owners of a dog with diabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes themselves than owners of a dog without diabetes, finds a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.
Dec 10, 2020
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As a child, Jen Currin-McCulloch noticed the effects of the human-animal bond while following her dad around his veterinary clinic.
Jul 15, 2020
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(HealthDay)—For New York lawyer Roseann Schuyler, her family's pets—a dog (Jackie), two cats (Hudson and Winter) and a fish (Atticus fish)—eased the long, lonely days of lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic this ...
Jul 15, 2020
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(HealthDay)—June is time for people to bond with their pets, the American Heart Association says.
Jun 5, 2020
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(HealthDay)—Having a furry, fluffy or feathered friend can have a profound effect on seniors' mental health, possibly even helping prevent some suicides, new research suggests.
Apr 3, 2020
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