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Women Who Hug a Loved One Showed a Decrease in the Production of Cortisol
A new study has shown that one hug from a romantic partner is enough to lower a woman's stress hormone levels.
We are social animals,...
Dogs Trained to Sniff Out Post-Traumatic Stress – by Smelling Patients’ Breath – With 90% Accuracy
Two dogs have been trained to sniff out post-traumatic stress by smelling survivors’ breath—with an accuracy success rate following initial training of 90 percent.
Scientists...
The Science on CBD for Pets: Scientists Hope it Can Help 4-Legged Patients with Arthritis, Allergies and Anxiety
(Originally published by Knowable Magazine – Written by Ula Chrobak)
Though studies are still mixed, and products inconsistent, many scientists have hope that cannabidiol can...
Their Bodies Age, But Seniors Have Higher Emotional Well-Being – Here’s Why
Written by Tim Vernimmen, this article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, a nonprofit publication dedicated to making scientific knowledge accessible to all.
Bodies lose their...
Dogs Became Perfect Human Companion Thanks to a Gene that Lowered Their Stress: New Study
Dogs became ‘man's best friend’ because of a gene that lowered their stress and made them more relaxed around people, according to new research...
Striking a Power Pose Can Give a Person More Self-Confidence
Striking a powerful pose like Superman or Wonder Woman does actually make people feel more confident—and maybe even behave more confidently—according to a new...
Cats Are Less Stressed in Families With Children Who Have Autism, Study Finds
While researchers have found that adding a shelter cat to the family can help lower stress and anxiety for children with autism, a new...
Meditation Training Reduces Long-Term Stress, Hair Analysis Shows
Meditation training does reduce long-term stress; that's what scientists in Germany have discovered by analyzing hair.
The amount of cortisol in hair provides information about...
Dogs Catch Actual Chemical Cues From Humans That Transmit Excitement, Fear, or Angst to the Pups
Dog owners might tell you their dog understands them better than most people. What they don't know is the dog understands them probably better...
Researchers Have Found That Listening to Natural Sounds Like Running Water Benefits Human Health
Beyond the visual beauty of their protected landscapes, U.S. National Parks also contain natural soundscapes that have the potential to create desirable health outcomes...
Stuck At Home on Earth Day? Here’s How to Connect with Nature Right Where You Are
There are dozens of ways for you to connect with nature while you're stuck in quarantine—but here are just a few methods to celebrate the 50th Earth Day.
Gold Star Families and Military Veterans Now Get Free Entrance to Any National Park This Veteran’s Day—and Beyond
From next week, US veterans and the immediate family members of fallen service members will get to visit the nation's most iconic wonders—its national...
Tiny Stick-on Device Can Monitor Your Sweat and Measure Your Stress
A team from Northwestern University has developed a soft, silicon, skin-interfaced sensor that can analyze the molecular composition of sweat for things like cortisol, blood...
Planting Handful of Seeds in a Bare Yard Could Reduce Stress Levels As Much As 8 Mindfulness Sessions
Including a few plants in a bare front yard could reduce your stress levels as much as eight weekly mindfulness sessions.
These are the findings...
Lifelike Robotic Pets Bring Joy And Serenity To Seniors, Combatting Stress And Loneliness
Lifelike ‘companion animals’ are now offering the elderly all the feel-good perks of pet ownership, but without the drawbacks.
According to research, pet therapy has...
Taking Up Hobbies Can Prevent—Or Reduce Symptoms of—Depression by One-Third
Research from England has shown that hobbies can protect against depression, and reduce symptoms in those with depression by 30%.
Stressed? This Study Says You Simply Need a 20-Minute ‘Nature Pill’
This first-of-its-kind study zeroed in on the optimal amount of time the average person could spend in contact with nature in order to enjoy its benefits.
After 99-Year-old Expresses Wish to Meet a Penguin, Her Entire Nursing Home is Delighted By a Surprise Visit
These photos capture the adorable reactions of nursing home residents being surprised by three Humboldt penguins stopping by for a visit.
Science of Kindness Shows Just How Important Hugging is for Our Mental and Physical Health
Have you had your daily hug today? If you haven't, studies say that you might be missing out on some pretty notable mental and physical health benefits.
New Study Shows That Spending Just Ten Minutes With Cats or Dogs Can ‘Significantly’ Reduce Stress
This is the first time that researchers examined these stress-relief symptoms for students in a college setting rather than in a laboratory.