New research shows more health benefits of pet ownership
New research from around the world which shows tangible benefits of pet ownership on human health is being presented this week at the 12 th International Conference on Human-Animal Interactions (IAHAIO) in Stockholm, sponsored by Mars Petcare. Amongst the research being presented is 'Stress Reduction in Children' , a Mars-funded study in which 75 male children were monitored to see how their levels of the stress-hormone cortisol varied when they were exposed to mild social stresses. The study found that children with a dog present showed significantly lower levels of the stress-hormone...