RealFeedApp Touching pets lowers stress levels
A study in Biological Psychology found that touching pets activates neural mechanisms that reduce stress. Researchers from the University of Innsbruck identified the role of tactile interaction in improving owners' emotional well-being.
- Field
- the brain and neuroscience
- What they did
- Researchers from Austria studied how physical contact with animals affects the brain and found that touching a dog can help reduce stress levels.
- Why it matters
- This could be useful for people who want to understand the mechanisms behind the positive effects of owning pets, such as improved mood and well-being.
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