Pets Boost Health and Mood

Pets provide companionship that eases loneliness and depression, increase physical activity by encouraging walks and play, and lower blood pressure and stress hormone levels, contributing to a more active
Dogs specifically have been proven to reduce stress, anxiety and depression, ease loneliness, encourage exercise, and improve your overall health.

No doubt about it: Animals can make people feel good. And your favorite ones can also help you stay well. You may be surprised at just how many ways a pet can improve your health.

You still have to watch your weight and exercise. But having a pet can help you manage your blood pressure. In one study of 240 married couples, pet owners had lower blood pressure and lower heart rates during rest than people who didn’t have a pet. Another study showed that when children with high blood pressure petted their dog, their numbers improved.

It only takes a few minutes with a dog or cat or watching fish swim to feel calmer and less stressed. Your body actually goes through physical changes in that time that make a difference in your mood. The level of cortisol, a stress hormone, lowers. And serotonin, a feel-good chemical your body makes, rises.

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Absolutely I Do Concur With All Of The Above --

I Come From, A Farm Background Family And A Huge Home And Lands -- We Have Cows ; She Buffaloes ; Oxen And Buffaloes ; And Few Dogs, Cats And Plenty Of Chickens - And Fighter Roosters ; To Wake Up To Roosters Cries Is Incredible ! !

It Was Exhausting But Enjoyable Days, Never A Dull Moment ; Cattles Went Missing, The Searches, Sometimes, Some Days, People With Ulterior Malicious Motives Tied Our Cattles At A Government Concern Wherein The Owners Would Have To Pay A Fine To Release And Then Drive Home Those Cattle ! ! !

I Had A Shih Tzu Dog For About Seven Years - Little As He Was, Very Aggressive ; It Is Almost Two Years Since We Lost Him And Am Still To Come To Terms With Myself ! ! !

When He Was Around - Wow ! ! Feelings Can Never Be Described Am Lost For Words - - Tears In My Eyes

- - - -> Man

Unfortunately I Don't Have Any Pets Anymore

I Used To Have A Gold Fish A Few Years Back

The Most Surprising Thing My Gold Fish Did When My Dad Used To Do His Puja

It Always Listened

There is no doubt, pets boost health and mood.

I never owned any pets. Tried but it never materialized.

Hopefully one day I will get there.

Cheers..