The therapeutic power of petting a dog
Petting and cuddling a dog is one of the best ways to relax before the start of a stressful week or after a tiring day at work. Someone rightly said, “Dogs are humans’ best friends,” and indeed, they are. Their unique ways of helping you manage your stress are not just effective but also long-term.
A study done on 249 students by letting them pet and play with a dog for 10 minutes showed that those students who interacted with the dog had lowered cortisol levels or stress hormones in their saliva.
