Scientists have proved that petting cats and dogs for just ten minutes is an effective way to reduce stress levels. Scroll down for videoScientists of Washington State University have demonstrated that petting cats and dogs can reduce cortisol, and reduce stress. Scientists showed that the general well-being of students has improved because of the adoption of 'Pet Your Stress Away' programsDOES PETTING ANIMALS REDUCE STRESS? This is the first study that has demonstrated reductions in students' cortisol levels during a real-life intervention. 'What we wanted to learn was whether this exposure would help students reduce their stress in a less subjective way.

Source: Daily Mail July 16, 2019 17:10 UTC