Dogs can smell human stress — and it alters their own behavior, study reveals

Dogs can smell human stress — and it alters their own behavior, study reveals

Dogs can smell human stress — and it alters their own behavior, reveals new research. Our four-legged friends experience “emotional contagion” from the smell of human stress — leading them to make more ‘pessimistic’ choices, say scientists. The University of Bristol-led study is the first to test how human stress odors affect dogs’ learning and … Read more

Botox alters brain activity connected to emotions: study

Botox alters brain activity connected to emotions: study

Brain scans showed that Botox injected into the forehead altered people’s brain chemistry, impacting how they interpreted other people’s emotions, a new study published in Scientific Reports found. Botox is an injectable that temporarily reduces or eliminates facial fine lines and wrinkles and is popularly used to reduce the appearance of frown lines, forehead creases and … Read more

Dunkin’ drinkers in uproar after coffee giant alters rewards program

Dunkin’ drinkers in uproar after coffee giant alters rewards program

Dunkin’ Donuts fans are in uproar Monday after the coffee giant altered its rewards program to devalue points and remove free birthday drinks. Dunkin’ rolled out its new rewards program nationwide last week, claiming in a press release that users would get “more food and beverage rewards.” Users on the company’s subreddit say the new program does … Read more