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HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTION: Can it prevent disease?

By Disability Independence Group, Inc. | Posted on February 23, 2015

By: Sharon Langer In the past 20 years there have been many studies conducted that measured the therapeutic value of human-animal interaction. A companion animal may reduce anxiety, loneliness, and depression and thus delay the onset, decrease severity, or even slow the progression of stress-related conditions. Pets can stimulate someone to exercise, provide social… Read More »