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How does the bond between an animal and a human benefit human health?
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Air date: October 21, 2012
Host: Kathy Miller, MD
Interview: Rebecca Johnson, R.N., Ph.D., associate professor of nursing and Millsap Professor of gerontological nursing and public policy at the University of Missouri.
Having pets has long been touted as a source of fun and relaxation. Rebecca Johnson, R.N., Ph.D., associate professor of nursing and Millsap Professor of Gerontological Nursing and Public Policy at the University of Missouri, talks with Kathy Miller, M.D., about her studies about the health benefits for senior citizens who have pets. She found that interacting with pets on a regular basis can lower stress and increase levels of oxytocin, prolactin and norepinephrine, all hormones related to joy, nurturing and relaxation.
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