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 ...

The fluffiest member of Western New England University’s campus police force, Bear, is a 9-month-old golden retriever who loves belly rubs, ice cubes, treats and comforting students in a crisis. While ...

The loving way a golden retriever helps her owner de-stress has received 3.8 million views on TikTok. Chris Lindamood admits that after a long or particularly chaotic day, he often lays flat on the ...

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, ...

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

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Terry Combs had just completed her eight-week training and become an official member of the Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association when she got the call. “I had been aware of the difficulties they were ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. TACOMA, Wash.-- As far as retrievers go, Zack is exceptionally impervious to distraction. He calmly walked at his handler's side ...