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 ...

Over 60% of U.S. colleges and universities have a pet therapy program, according to aggregate research from The Zebra. For campuses that don’t have their own programs, hosting animal visitation events ...

MOUNT PLEASANT — The minute he sees Spencer, 2-year-old Justice Syas lets out a loud squeal and reaches for him with both arms. Spencer is a 125-pound Great Pyrenees who resembles a fluffy white cloud ...

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 ...

At Notre Dame Cathedral Latin School in Geauga County, therapy dogs are making regular rounds, not as a response to trouble, but as a gentle boost to student well-being. Their mission? To offer ...

Source: F. L. L. Green Photography; used with permission Providing opportunities for college students to interact with therapy dogs is a surefire way to bolster students’ well-being. In fact, study ...

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — The board for the Northern Cambria School District on Tuesday voted on a policy regarding a potential therapy dog, along with how the school directors vote on financial matters.

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Southwestern Central School district is introducing a new furry friend as the newest employee. The addition of a therapy dog to the district will hopefully offer a range of benefits to students in the ...