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The behavioral economics of pet speciesism.
Why Someone Might See the Ghost of a Pet - Subjective encounters with deceased family members are common across cultures. Supernatural experiences with dead pets may help bereaved dog lovers cope with extended grief.
24 Jan 07:51
Subjective encounters with deceased family members are common across cultures. Supernatural experiences with dead pets may help bereaved dog lovers cope with extended grief.
Would Getting a Pet Help You Live Longer? - According to astronomer Carl Sagan, "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." Does the claim that pet owners live longer pass the extraordinary evidence requirement?
24 Jan 07:51
According to astronomer Carl Sagan, "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." Does the claim that pet owners live longer pass the extraordinary evidence requirement?
Is Love of Nature in Our Genes? - The new Biophilia Reactivity Hypothesis argues our attraction to the natural world is not an instinct but a measurable temperament trait.
24 Jan 07:51
The new Biophilia Reactivity Hypothesis argues our attraction to the natural world is not an instinct but a measurable temperament trait.
Do Pets Really Help Aging People Stay Mentally Sharp? - While the results are mixed, new studies point to a possible link between pet-keeping and maintaining mental sharpness in people as they age.
24 Jan 07:51
While the results are mixed, new studies point to a possible link between pet-keeping and maintaining mental sharpness in people as they age.
For People With HIV, Pets Can Be a Barrier to Healthcare - New research finds that pet ownership is a barrier to medical services for many people with HIV.
24 Jan 07:51
New research finds that pet ownership is a barrier to medical services for many people with HIV.
Do Pets Really Save $23 Billion a Year in Health Care Costs? - There are lots of good reasons for having a pet in your life, but reducing your medical bills is not one of them.
24 Jan 07:51
There are lots of good reasons for having a pet in your life, but reducing your medical bills is not one of them.
Do You Suffer Guilt Over Owning a Pet? - Guilt related to pet ownership is surprisingly common. New studies link pet-owner guilt with depression, anxiety, and the conflicting demands of pet care and work.
24 Jan 07:51
Guilt related to pet ownership is surprisingly common. New studies link pet-owner guilt with depression, anxiety, and the conflicting demands of pet care and work.
How Can Meat Consumption Be Both Increasing and Decreasing? - Americans seem to simultaneously be eating more meat and less meat. How can this be, and what difference does this paradox make?
24 Jan 07:51
Americans seem to simultaneously be eating more meat and less meat. How can this be, and what difference does this paradox make?
What Do Pet Owners Believe About Dog and Cat Emotions? - Do pets experience complex emotions like jealousy, grief, and happiness? Here is what pet owners think about the emotional capacities of their cats and dogs.
24 Jan 07:51
Do pets experience complex emotions like jealousy, grief, and happiness? Here is what pet owners think about the emotional capacities of their cats and dogs.