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Pets don't necessarily improve their owners' well-being

People often turn to pets to boost their mood and find companionship. Improving well-being and reducing loneliness are among the most cited reasons for adopting an animal companion. But even though ... Read More

Why Pets Improve Mental Health: Backed by Science

Pets are more than just adorable companions they are proven allies for mental well-being. From reducing stress to combating loneliness, the positive impact of animals on human mental health is backed ... Read More

Can Dogs, Cats and Other Pets Truly Improve Your Health?

We got our first dog when my oldest son was 10. A friend who was a teacher told me that was a perfect age for a kid to have a pet. “Jake can throw his arms around the dog when he doesn’t feel ... Read More

Pets and Bipolar: How Animal Companionship Can Boost Your Mood

For people living with bipolar disorder, pets can help your mood stability and encourage a regular, healthy schedule. Whoever coined the phrase “man’s best friend” was on to something. Dogs — and cats ... Read More

Pets don’t necessarily improve their owners’ well-being

Catherine Amiot is a member of the emerging Board of Directors of the PHAIR Society, an academic society that seeks to promote research on human-animal intergroup relations. She has received funding ... Read More