Pets make us feel good. But what does the science say? Associate professor Megan Mueller comments in the Seattle Times on research that examines the impact of having pets.
Have a Big Ol’ Case of Anxiety? Studies Say a Cat Can Help Seana Dowling-Guyer comments in The Wildest on how being a cat owner likely benefits mental health.
The Science and Soul of Animal Companionship with Dr. Megan Mueller Associate professor Megan Mueller spoke with podcast host Nik Tarascio regarding the complexities of the human-animal bond.
Human-Animal Interaction Advocate Megan Mueller, Ph.D., researches and practices how humans and animals benefit from their interactions and companionship
Petting a Dog for Just a Few Minutes Can Reduce Stress and Increase Happy Hormones People Magazine highlights a recent NPR story on how dogs reduce stress, pulling in a quote from Associate Professor Megan Mueller
Weekly Dose of Wonder: Spending time with a dog can be good for your health Associate Professor Megan Mueller spoke with NPR on why spending time with a dog can be good for your health
Can Equine-Assisted Learning Help Students Reduce Stress? Pioneering Cummings School research published in Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
Standing on their Shoulders Celebrating the altruism of Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine’s volunteers
Therapy dogs help clients at New England Recovery Center stay positive Tufts Paws for People volunteers visit New England Recovery Center with their dogs to provide animal-assisted therapy