Women sleep better and feel more comfortable and secure when sharing their bed with dogs rather than with cats or human partners.
Having a partner who empathizes with one’s negative emotions is good for relationship quality, although empathizing with positive emotions may carry even greater benefit.
People in distressed marriages had higher levels of a protein associated with 'leaky gut syndrome' (holes in the intestinal lining).
Owners were more satisfied with their dog's behavior, including family-dog aggression, trainability, fearfulness, and touch sensitivity, if they had attended a group puppy training class the year before.
Couples who had rules for not monitoring each other's cell phone usage and not repeatedly contacting each other via cell phone reported less relationship satisfaction than couples who did not have these rules.
15-year-olds who had a moderate amount of daily screen time reported better mental well-being compared to those who had very little (less than 1-2 hours) or a lot (more than 5-6 hours) of screen time each day.
Even short breaks of less than a minute help people stay focused and attentive during demanding tasks. Watching dog videos during breaks can also make such tasks feel less stressful.
Seniors who received free bus passes in England reported greater overall well-being, in part due to less social isolation and more physical activity.