Solution: Try petting a friendly dog.
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According to WebMD, it only takes 15 minutes with a dog to feel less anxious and less stressed. "Your body actually goes through physical changes in that length of time that make a difference in your mood. The level of cortisol, a hormone associated with stress, is lowered. And the production of serotonin, a chemical associated with well-being, is increased. Reducing stress saves your body wear and tear." http://pets.webmd Studies have shown that petting a friendly dog lowers blood pressure, decreases anxiety, and boosts happy endorphins. Therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers have been specially trained to offer therapeutic benefits to hospital patients, children with disabilities, the elderly, trauma victims, and now...law students! Therapy dog programs are in place at Tufts University, University of Connecticut, Yale Law School, and UNH School of Law. The therapy dogs that come to our school certified through Therapy Dogs International. Find out more at http://tdi-dog.org/
