Study suggests childhood exposure to dogs may lessen risk of developing schizophrenia

Wednesday, January 8, 2020 - 09:50 in Psychology & Sociology

Ever since humans domesticated the dog, the faithful animal has provided its owner with companionship and emotional well-being. Now, a study from Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests that being around “man’s best friend” from an early age may have a health benefit as well—lessening the chance of developing schizophrenia as an adult. “Serious psychiatric disorders have been associated … Continue reading Study suggests childhood exposure to dogs may lessen risk of developing schizophrenia

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