During social interactions, the activity of the brain's neurons becomes synchronized between the individuals involved. New research published in Advanced Science reveals that such synchronization ...

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Emotional connection enhances interaction in human relationships. Emotional synchronisation in the interaction between a child and a parent is essential for affective attachment. The relationship ...

Spending quality time with dogs reduces stress and increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation and concentration, according to a study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE ...

Research found a dog's maternal care can shape how puppies develop socially, emotionally and cognitively.

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Forest the service dog makes friends wherever he goes. The 6-year-old golden retriever went viral in March 2024 for becoming best buddies with his idol, Pluto, on a Disney Cruise. Now, the canine is ...

I was at a university event and was describing a recent piece of research which looked at the stress reducing effects of therapy dogs that were brought on to a university campus during the midterm ...

The retirement age of therapy dogs cannot be determined solely by age, as dogs’ lifespans are highly variable. Giant breeds ...