You might find it hard to believe when you're running around the park after your pooch or cleaning up the latest vase it broke, but having a dog in the home can significantly reduce the likelihood that your kids will experience stress and anxiety, a new study has found. Research conducted by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracked 643 children aged between 4 and 10 over the course of 18 months, with parents quizzed about their kids' body mass index (BMI), physical activity, screen time, and mental health. While the study found no difference in BMI,...
↧