The study found that dispelling of anger through the disposal of an object in this case, a piece of paper carrying negative thoughts can be done by 'recognising that the physical entity has been diminished', which thereby leads to the anger also disappearing. TheHealthSite.com
There have been many previous studies done on this subject that have found there are cognitive, emotional, and even physiological benefits of being around animals, especially dogs. TheHealthSite.com
Per the report, the protein 'beta-amyloid' is said to be a cause for 'progressive dementia'. Beta-amyloid is understood to be produced in the brain as a "defense mechanism" to pathogens that are introduced to the body via the nasal cavity. TheHealthSite.com