Watching a video of a therapy dog for just five minutes can meaningfully lower stress levels, a new study shows, offering a simple, stigma-free option for those reluctant to seek traditional mental ...

Do pets really reduce stress? Doctors explain how dogs and cats may lower cortisol, boost oxytocin and support routine, while ...

You’ve heard of slow feeders and puzzle toys before, but have you checked out snuffle mats yet? These fun, interactive dog toys not only slow down your dog’s eating habits but also provide mental ...

Any canine owner can tell you that dogs relieve stress — now, a new study backs them up. Researchers from Konkuk University in South Korea discovered that spending time with dogs helps people relax ...

Learn effective training techniques to reduce dog stress and anxiety, creating a calmer, happier environment for your furry ...

An increasing number of college campuses are offering animal-assisted therapy to students, including Wheaton College in Norton. Tito is a 7-year-old Australian cattle mix and certified therapy dog who ...

Therapist Robert Garcia and Ember at the Park Fire base camp. (Alan Riquelmy/Courthouse News) CHICO, Calif. (CN) — A National Guard member paused for a moment Wednesday by the therapy dogs at the Park ...

LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — The Nazareth Student Center at Marywood University in Lackawanna County was filled with canine energy, but what these pups are really serving up is stress relief. "Oh, ...

If your furry friend is having trouble climbing stairs, chewing up your favorite shoes, dealing with separation anxiety, or just can't seem to settle down, think about adding a bit of CBD oil to their ...

Do you feel stressed out often? If the answer is yes, you’re far from alone — a recent Gallup poll showed that 49% of Americans say they frequently feel stressed. And while we all know that isn’t ...