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Pets can help people stay sharp as they age, new study finds. Here’s how
/in NEWS /by Marie GilmoreYour dog or cat might be better for your health than you realize, a new study found — especially as you get older. The benefits of owning a pet have been touted by researchers for years. A companion animal has the potential to decrease anxiety and loneliness, improve heart health and combat allergies, studies have […]
Dog Years: New Research Will Track Canine Aging
/in NEWS /by Marie GilmoreMONDAY, Feb. 21, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Joshua Akey admits he didn’t care much for dogs in his youth. “My wife, who grew up with dogs, convinced me that we should get a dog our first year in graduate school. I very begrudgingly agreed, and have been a dog person ever since,” said Akey, a […]
Dog who survived being set on fire becomes therapy dog for victims of abuse
/in NEWS /by Marie GilmorePALM HARBOR, Fla. – Her scars tell her story of survival. But chances are, when you first lay eyes on Denali, this dog‘s smile and the wagging of her tail tell a completely different story. “She’s so happy, that her whole body wags when her tail wags,” said Karey Burek, who adopted Denali three years ago. Continue reading […]
Pet therapy group visits campus, alleviates stress
/in NEWS /by Marie GilmoreAlexander Gustanski, Campus Reporter FEBRUARY 16, 2022 Last week, the Fur Angels charity visited the Oakland Center. Handlers brought their dogs to OU for students to engage in canine therapy. The Fur Angels visited campus to help students with their first full week of in-person classes since December. The Fur Angels are a pet therapy […]
How animals could help provide health benefits
/in NEWS /by Marie GilmoreA lot of people grow up around a pet, whether they have one of their own or someone they know does. Many people are first introduced to animals as children. What children are too young to understand is that pets can help contribute to a less stressful life along with other potential health benefits. Research […]