3 Ways Your Pet Can Help Keep You Healthy
Did you know your pet can help reduce your Stress - even more than people?
Research explains that just by spending time with your pet may be better than talking about your problems with a good listener (such as a good friend). Recent research demonstrated that when completing a stressful task, a person actually experiences less stress when their pet was with them in comparison to when a friend / spouse were there. One thought was that your pet does not judge you therefore they are there just because they love you.
Did you know that your pet can help you improve your mood?
It actually only takes 15 to 30 minutes with a dog or cat or watching fish swim for you to feel less worried and less stressed out. According to WebMD, during this time your body goes through physical changes that change your mood. Your level of cortisol (which is referred to as your stress hormone) is lowered and your production of serotonin (correlated with your well-being) is increased. Therefore overall this helps you lessen stress.
Did you know that your pet can help you control your Blood Pressure?
Research demonstrates that your pet can be better than drugs. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) inhibitor drugs can help reduce blood pressure although these drugs are not as effective with helping with spikes in blood pressure which is caused by stress. Whereas in several studies it was shown that pet owners have lower blood pressure and heart rates during rest than people who do not own a pet. This was found to be true when the person was experiencing stress and when they were not.
These are just a few of the ways your pet can help your overall health although hopefully it's a reminder on how important your pet is in your life. So remember to give your pet a big hug and tons of thanks!
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