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Get Healthy, Get a Dog: The health benefits of canine

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off $29 cover price Let your dog and Harvard Medical School help you exercise more, manage your weight, and improve your health! Dogs have always been known for their …

Having a dog can help your heart — literally - Harvard …

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September 1, 2015 Dog lovers know how much warmth and comfort their canine companions add to their lives. But they might not …

Why having a pet is good for your health - Harvard Health

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Having a pet—particularly a dog—has been associated with lower heart disease risk factors and greater longevity. The reasons for …

Harvard Therapy Dog Offers Stress Relief for Students And Staff

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Harvard Medical School researcher Dr. Loise Francisco is Cooper’s owner; she thought Cooper would be a good therapy dog due to his gentle, calm and understanding …

The health benefits and risks of pet ownership - Harvard …

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De-Stressing with Therapy Dogs | Harvard Medical School

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Sometimes de-stressing is as simple as playing with a fluffy, four-legged friend. For more than four years, a shih tzu dog named Cooper provided a calm and friendly presence for Harvard Medical School …

Therapy dog offers stress relief at work - Harvard Health

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Harvard Medical School’s newest therapist uses some unorthodox methods to help his clients ease stress — squeaky toys, a stuffed monkey, even tasty treats. Meet Cooper, a 4-year-old Shih-Tzu …

Doggone that stress – Harvard Gazette

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Doggone that stress – Harvard Gazette News & Announcements Doggone that stress “Harvard can be a very fast-paced and stressful environment,” said Loise Francisco, a senior research …

Big dogs on campus – Harvard Gazette

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They can’t take out the trash or do the dishes, but a recent Harvard Medical School report suggests that dogs — including those living with their owners in Harvard’s Houses — can have a very healthy …

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