Joey Palumbo

4 weeks ago | nhpr.org | Jenn Jarecki |Joey Palumbo |Nathaniel Wilson

There’s a lot going on these days, and studies suggest staying plugged into all of it is partially why more and more Americans are reporting increased anxiety. But what if your arms were wrapped around a fuzzy goat instead of your scrolling device of choice? Research consistently affirms that interacting with animals can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and abate loneliness. Vermont Public’s Jenn Jarecki visited New Village Farm in Shelburne to learn about their goat snuggling program.

4 weeks ago | vermontpublic.org | Jenn Jarecki |Joey Palumbo |Nathaniel Wilson

There’s a lot going on these days, and studies suggest staying plugged into all of it is partially why more and more Americans are reporting increased anxiety. But what if your arms were wrapped around a fuzzy goat instead of your scrolling device of choice? Research consistently affirms that interacting with animals can reduce stress, lower blood pressure and abate loneliness. Vermont Public’s Jenn Jarecki visited New Village Farm in Shelburne to learn about their goat snuggling program.