Cat News — Petting Cats And Dogs For Just Ten Minutes Can Reduce Stress

Not only are they super cute and make us smile on a daily basis, but scientists from Washington State University have also now proved that cuddling and petting our favorite furry friends for just ten minutes is an effective way to reduce stress levels   Inspired by 'Pet Your Stress Away' programs, which are available in some US colleges where students can stoke animals to alleviate their anxiety, the team split the college students into four random groups. The first group had 10 minutes of hands-on interaction with dogs and cats while the second sat and observed others petting the...