Did you know? The subtle nonverbal exchange of blinking back at someone who blinks at you helps humans and primates bond. Now according to a new study, dogs may also use blinking as a form of connecting to other canines. In their study entitled “If you blink at me, I’ll blink back. Domestic dogs’ feedback…
Read MoreWhy Laughter is Good for the Soul and Your Health
A recent review published last year in the journal Plos One found that spontaneous laughter leads to health benefits. The article combined the results from eight separate studies to answer the question: Does spontaneous laughter reduce cortisol levels? What is Cortisol? Cortisol is an essential hormone that affects almost every organ and tissue in your body. It’s…
Read MoreHow Doctors Can Communicate Beyond Words to Patients
Humintell Director David Matsumoto recently appeared on the VA C20 podcast as a subject matter expert on facial expressions of emotion and nonverbal behavior. C20 is a live interactive webinar hosted by Dr. Chad Kessler, Executive Director of Emergency Medicine for Veterans Affairs (VA). The podcast was originally launched in April 2020 to provide up-to-the-minute…
Read MoreResearch: Dogs Wag Their Tails To Make Us Happy
It’s amazing you can form such a strong bond with an animal who communicates with you exclusively non-verbally. If you’re a dog owner, you know the joy of walking in through the door to be greeted by your pup excitedly wagging their tail. But did you know that dogs are one of the few animals…
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