Recent Health Blog | Pet Therapy PostsDogs Helping to Refine Human Cancer Treatmentsby Aimee Amodio02 Sep 2009 10:46 AMApproximately six million dogs are diagnosed with cancer each year. Companion animals with cancer can be used by researchers as models for human cancer, to help develop new treatments for man and animal alike. Comparative oncology isn't a new idea. Fuzz Therapy at Schoolby Aimee Amodio29 Jan 2009 05:41 PMThere's an old Calvin and Hobbes comic that I've always loved: Calvin comes in after a long, horrible day and finds Hobbes (his stuffed tiger) snoozing on the floor. Calvin buries his face in the tiger's tummy and sits up with a smile on his face. "Ahhhh... fuzz therapy," he says. Pets in Assisted Livingby Aimee Amodio16 Sep 2008 09:42 AMMore and more assisted living facilities are welcoming pets along with people! I personally think this is a great idea. Pets have such a positive effect on people -- mentally, physically, and emotionally. Alzheimer's Disease: Pet Fixationsby Aimee Amodio06 Apr 2008 11:36 AMMy grandmother has Alzheimer's disease. The first signs of it appeared four or five years ago, while I was living in Vermont. When I moved back home, I moved in with my grandmother because she had space for me and my two dogs. A Cat Can Lower Your Heart Attack Riskby Aimee Amodio22 Feb 2008 09:19 PMAs if we didn't love our pets enough -- here's another reason to cuddle your kitty! A ten year study from the University of Minnesota suggests that having a cat for a pet can cut your heart attack risk by nearly a third! How Pets Relieve Stressby Aimee Amodio08 Feb 2008 09:38 PMI had a discouraging morning at work today. By the time I got home, I was sad and cranky and in a generally bad mood. And then I opened the door. My German shepherd mix, Moose, came waddling up and jammed his nose into my hand. The Right Dog For Your Healthy Lifestyleby Aimee Amodio28 May 2007 09:25 PMSometimes, we need a motivation to make the best choices for our health -- eating right, exercising regularly, getting enough rest, and getting regular check-ups from the doctor. Some people like to team up with a workout buddy to make sure they keep going to the gym. Cancer Sniffing Dogsby Aimee Amodio10 Apr 2007 10:41 AMYour four-legged best friend could someday save your life. Since 1989, doctors have been collecting evidence that dogs can indeed sniff out cancer. The first published case involved a woman whose dog kept sniffing at a mole on her leg. Ten Ways Pet Therapy Is Helpfulby Aimee Amodio06 Apr 2007 01:17 PMPet therapy helps people in so many different ways. Exercise long-term recall skills. Asking a person about the pets they have owned can trigger all kinds of happy memories. Talking about pets you've known helps develop your cognitive skills. Exercise short-term memory. Heavy Petting is Good for Your Heartby Aimee Amodio10 Jul 2006 02:01 PMSpending some time petting or brushing your dog or cat is GREAT for your four-legged friend. The stroking helps stimulate circulation, ease sore or tired muscles, and best of all, lets your pet know that he is loved. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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