Dogs as a diagnostic tool for ill health in humans.
Researchers have long reported that dogs and cats improve the physical and psychological health of their human caregivers, and while it is still inconclusive, a substantial amount of research now lends support for the commonly held view that pets are good for us. Recently, studies have directed atte...
| Publicado en: | Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 12 - 18 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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InnoVisions Professional Media
Mar/Apr2012
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