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Dogs are helping people regulate stress even more than expected, research shows

By Kevin Morris, Research Professor of Social Work, University of Denver
Jaci Gandenberger, Research Associate of Social Work, University of Denver

In a 2022 survey of 3,000 U.S. adults, more than one-third of respondents reported that on most days, they feel “completely overwhelmed” by stress. At the same time, a growing body of research is documenting the negative health consequences of higher stress levels, which include increased rates of cancer, heart disease, autoimmune conditions and…

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