(Natural News) Spending just 10 minutes petting cats and dogs is an effective way to reduce your stress levels, according to new research. The study, conducted by researchers from Washington State University (WSU), found that the general well-being of the study participants ?— all college students ?— improved quickly after petting cats and dogs. This improvement was seen even in […]

(Natural News) People may improve their well-being by exposing themselves to natural settings for extended periods. Such a beneficial lifestyle intervention falls under the green umbrella of nature therapy. A recently established field of medicine, nature therapy prescribes interventions based on increasing a patient’s exposure to natural environments like forests. Also called “green medicine,” its sub-disciplines […]

(Natural News) Families that keep dogs as pets often enjoy the company of these adorable and loyal animals. According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing, dogs used in pet therapy can also help relieve situational anxiety among hospitalized children. What is pet therapy? Pet therapy refers to the guided interaction between an […]

(Natural News) Therapy dogs are popular when used to provide assistance and comfort to children, patients, and seniors. But there are also universities that have implemented programs wherein therapy dogs and their handlers visit campuses — although the efficacy of such programs has not been well-documented. One study, published in the journal Stress and Health, evaluated the […]