A nonprofit is using cow-hugging therapy to help people cope with stress. A California-based nonprofit is using cow-hugging therapy to help people cope with stress. Animals are candid, loyal ...

Are you in udder despair lately? Then in the famous words of Bart Simpson, you might want to have a cow, man. The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita is offering cow hugging therapy that allows you to ...

DITTMER, Mo. (AP) -- He's one of those therapists who doesn't say much, really. No probing questions about one's mood or concerns. But his body was warm and soft, and his stomach churned with a ...

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Spending time with animals can be a great way to connect with nature and oneself, a way to find comfort and peace. Many organizations do great work with children, veterans, those living with ...

Athena is a mini black Angus. Holy Cow and Madonna are both Holsteins. And Faith is a mini Hereford. Step up and meet psychology “doctors” Madonna, Athena, Holy Cow, Aretha and Faith, rescued animals ...

In a world where daily stress, loneliness, and the hectic pace of modern life often leave us feeling overwhelmed, a simple yet surprising method is gaining popularity: cuddle therapy. While the idea ...

Ellie Laks, author of “Cow Hug Therapy” and founder of The Gentle Barn, joined us to discuss how animals can help reduce anxiety and stress. Laks has dedicated her life to helping rescue animals and ...