Research from Azabu University of 343 teenagers found those who lived with dogs were happier and more sociable, a team led by Takefumi Kikusui reported. Read On…
Azabu University study links dog ownership with greater adolescent sociability
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Study suggests dog licks linked to better mental wellbeing in teenagers
A team at Azabu University analysed saliva and microbiota in 345 teenagers and reports that microbes associated with dogs — transferred in part by licking and kissing — may be linked to improved social behaviour and mental wellbeing. Read On…
Azabu University study links teen dog ownership to higher well‑being and altered microbiomes
A study led by Takefumi Kikusui at Azabu University found adolescents who own dogs scored higher on measures of well‑being and had different oral microbiome profiles, with dog-owner samples showing more Streptococcus and Prevotella species. Read On…
Study finds family dogs may boost teens’ mental health by altering gut microbiome
Researchers reporting in iScience found that adolescents who keep dogs showed higher mental well‑being and distinctive gut bacteria linked to prosocial behavior, according to Dr. Takefumi Kikusui of Azabu University. Read On…
Study: Family dogs boost teenagers’ mental health by changing microbes in their bodies
A study from Azabu University published in iScience found that adolescents who live with family dogs show higher mental‑wellbeing, with researchers linking the benefit to changes in the children’s microbiomes. Read On…