Most important of all is the potential public health impact. Dental anxiety contributes to untreated cavities, gum disease, and even systemic inflammation linked to heart disease and diabetes. If a ...

Therapy dogs play such an important role in helping people mentally, whether they’re working with ill people in hospital, young children learning to read at school, seniors in retirement homes, or ...

Pet therapy dogs are used in hospitals and hospices to ease anxiety for patients and their families. Studies show that animal-assisted therapy can reduce blood pressure, stress and feelings of ...

Dogs offer unconditional love, acceptance and loyalty, making canines not just popular pets but also the most common animal used in therapy. Therapy dogs can even be effective in virtual interactions, ...

In a hyper-digital, burnout-heavy world, Gen Z is turning to dog-assisted therapy as a gentle, science-backed way to manage stress and emotional overload.

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NORFOLK, Va. — The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters is celebrating two decades of its pet therapy program. Coined the "Buddy Brigade," the program brings smiles, comfort and tail wags to ...

Howard County Public Schools have welcomed four-legged volunteers into school buildings this year. Under a new partnership with nonprofit Fidos For Freedom, therapy dogs come with their owners most ...

Therapy dog training in Santa Rosa Beach focuses on assessment, obedience foundations, and prep for evaluation through ...