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"In a 2022 survey of 3,000 U.S. adults, more than one-third of respondents
reported that on most days, they feel “completely overwhelmed” by stress. At
the same time, a growing body of research is documenting the negative health
consequences of higher stress levels, which include increased rates of cancer,
heart disease, autoimmune conditions and even dementia.
Assuming people’s daily lives are unlikely to get less stressful anytime soon,
simple and effective ways to mitigate these effects are needed.
This is where dogs can help.
As researchers at the University of Denver’s Institute for Human-Animal
Connection, we study the effects animal companions have on their humans.
Dozens of studies over the last 40 years have confirmed that pet dogs help
humans feel more relaxed. This would explain the growing phenomenon of people
relying on emotional support dogs to assist them in navigating everyday life.
Dog owners have also been shown to have a 24% lower risk of death and a four
times greater chance of surviving for at least a year after a heart attack.
Now, a new study that we conducted with a team of colleagues suggests that dogs
might have a deeper and more biologically complex effect on humans than
scientists previously believed. And this complexity may have profound
implications for human health."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
