Gazing into your furry friend's eyes and giving it pets can cause your brain to synchronize with theirs, scientists have discovered. This kind of synchronization of brain waves, known as interbrain ...

If you decompress by playing with dogs or checking their adorable videos on social media, you might be onto something. Interacting with dogs in such ways may strengthen people’s brain waves associated ...

If you have dogs, you probably know that petting them can give you a lift. Researchers set out to prove that using technology to show what happens in the brain when stroking or sitting next to a dog.

Can science unlock the brain of my dog, who is both a bullyish rogue and an incredibly affectionate, sweet pet? Benito, my yellow Lab, was admitted to Harvard University last week — only it was for a ...

Dogs link "baby talk" with affection. attention, and rewards—and using it while speaking with them may strengthen your bond.

As a caring dog parent, you pour your heart into giving your furry companion the best life. Walks? Check. Healthy food? Check. Vet care? Double-check. Yet, there’s this one thing that is often ...

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A study looking at the brain size of different breeds relative to their skulls reveals that big brains doesn't mean smarter dogs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

A new study has found that having a pet dog or cat can “slow down cognitive decline” Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared in Billboard and Reader's Digest.