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Spending time with your dog reduces stress and increases concentration, says the latest study

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2024-03-18 13:50:26 TiranaPost

Spending time with your dog reduces stress and increases concentration, says the

While dogs are already used in hospitals and schools to relieve stress, a new study shows what happens in the brain when people interact with a dog.

A team from Konkuk University in South Korea investigated the effects of people engaging in certain activities with a dog using an electroencephalogram (EEG), a test used to measure electrical activity in the brain using electrodes, on 30 adults.
There were eight activities in total including playing, giving treats, massaging or taking pictures with him.
They published their findings in the journal PLOS ONE.

During all activities with the dog, participants reported feeling less tired and depressed.
Feeding, massaging and cuddling the dog led to an improved mood with lower stress levels.

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