They have the ability to increase levels of oxytocin in the brain ... Our journey with dogs began about 45,000 years ago according to the latest archeological evidence. It preceded many hundreds ...

It starts with your hormones: “Simply petting an animal helps to reduce cortisol levels, which is the primary stress hormone, ...

Oxytocin is controlled and released by activities in the hypothalamus (a part of the brain that plays a role in functions like heart ... Oxytocin, Children, and Dogs This latest investigation ...

Dog owners know the pure joy of returning home ... this reaction to tear up is likely linked to the release of oxytocin, nicknamed the “love hormone,” because of its connection with building ...