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·December 10, 2020·5 min read

Dogs and Their Owners Share a Risk of Developing Diabetes

Dog owners whose pets are diabetic are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than those with healthier pets. The study supports the hypothesis that pet owners may share certain behaviors, such as physical activity level, with their pet.

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·October 5, 2020·3 min read

Dog Brains Do Not Prefer Faces

fMRI study reveals dogs do not have a specific face area similar to that of primates. Dogs' brain activity showed little response to faces but increased in response to seeing another dog over a human.

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·January 17, 2020·4 min read

New dog, old tricks? Stray dogs can understand human cues

Stray, untrained dogs respond to gestures given by humans. The findings suggest that dog/human understanding may transcend learning.

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·December 26, 2019·7 min read

Early-life exposure to dogs may lessen risk of developing schizophrenia

Exposure to household pet dogs in the early years of life was associated with a significantly decreased risk of being diagnosed with schizophrenia later in life.

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·December 18, 2019·4 min read

Dogs process numerical quantities in similar brain region as humans

fMRI neuroimaging reveals the parietotemporal cortex of dogs responds to numeric concepts. The study provides evidence that numerosity is a shared evolutionary neural mechanism.

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·November 11, 2019·4 min read

Humans’ ability to read dogs’ facial expressions is learned, not innate

The human ability to recognize the facial expressions of dogs is acquired through age and experience and is not an evolutionarily selected trait.

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·November 7, 2019·4 min read

Dog ownership reduces loneliness

Evidence suggests new dog owners experience a reduction in negative mood and feelings of loneliness.

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·October 8, 2019·8 min read

Dog ownership associated with longer life, especially among heart attack and stroke survivors

Owning a dog was associated with a 33% lower risk of death for heart attack survivors who lived alone, and a 27% reduced risk for those who suffered a stroke, compared to those who did not own a pet. Additionally, dog ownership was linked to a 24% reduced risk of all-cause mortality and a 31% reduced risk of death by heart attack or stroke.

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·September 2, 2019·2 min read

How humans have shaped dogs’ brains

Selective breeding has altered brain anatomy in dogs. Neuroimaging of 33 dog breeds revealed brain structures varied across breeds, and the variations are associated with specific behaviors.

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·August 23, 2019·4 min read

Dog ownership associated with better cardiovascular health

Those who own dogs may have a boost when it comes to cardiovascular health. Researchers found pet owners report better physical wellbeing than those who don't own a pet. Dog owners had a significant improvement in cardiovascular health, physical fitness, and diet over owners of other types of pets.