Paws and effect: How dogs make teens feel less anxious

Paws and effect: How dogs make teens feel less anxious

The Economist, 

Dogs have been a part of human society for thousand years. Whereas they first served people by supporting hunters, it did not take long before they became part of the home. Companion dogs might not help secure food, but for years evidence has mounted that they help diminish anxiety and improve sociality.. 

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(*) https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2025/12/17/how-dogs-make-teens-feel-less-anxious