https://www.wbaa.org/tags/human-animal-interaction human animal interaction en-US Copyright Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:44:00 GMT https://www.wbaa.org/science-medicine/2012-03-05/pet-therapy-how-animals-and-humans-heal-each-other Dogs, cats, birds, fish and even horses are increasingly being used in settings ranging from hospitals and nursing homes to schools, jails and mental institutions. A growing body of scientific research suggests interacting with animals can make us healthier — and benefits them, too. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:44:00 GMT https://www.wbaa.org/science-medicine/2012-03-05/pet-therapy-how-animals-and-humans-heal-each-other Julie Rovner