At a time when loneliness and isolation seem as widespread as ever, the bonds between humans and animals offer a powerful reminder that healing often begins with connection. As interest in these ...

MANILA, Philippines — When loneliness and isolation “seem as widespread as ever,” the bonds between humans and animals serve as a reminder that “healing often begins with connection.” This was pointed ...

Humans around the world form deep and varied relationships with other animals—connections that shape daily life, emotional well-being, and resilience. In his acclaimed book Unleashing the Bond: ...

Pet ownership is widely studied with respect to human well-being but inconsistent findings underscore its unclear psychological mechanisms and effects. Here, we compare the well-being of pet owners ...

The Human-Animal Interactions for Well-Being Collaborative is a new University of Iowa initiative by the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, launched to broaden research into ...

Psychology says people who deeply love their cats may be influenced by attachment theory, empathy, caregiving instincts, and ...

Human–animal interactions encompass pet ownership, animal-assisted interventions and wildlife engagement, each of which exerts measurable effects on physical, psychological and social well-being.

In the movie Hoppers, scientists “hop” human consciousness into animal-like robots to talk to other species. We asked the experts their thoughts on how conceivable the plot is. Some scientists believe ...