Published September 17, 2026 at 8:45 AM ET · Updated September 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
Study finds three minutes with donkey or mini horse eases teen loneliness
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A study found that spending three minutes with a donkey or miniature horse makes teenagers feel less lonely and sad. The brief animal interactions also improved teens moods, according to the study.
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