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Plenty of research has investigated the bond between humans and dogs, demonstrating that canine companions can improve people’s moods, reduce blood pressure and lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Just looking dogs in the eye may even boost levels of oxytocin, a hormone associated with feelings of love and trust. But few past studies have pinpointed what happens in people’s brains when they interact with a furry friend.
'This study demonstrated that specific dog activities could activate stronger relaxation, emotional stability, attention, concentration, and creativity by facilitating increased brain activity,' Yoo said. 'In addition, interactions with dogs could decrease stress and induce positive emotional responses.
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