Creature Comforts of Charlotte Pet Sitting loves when a new pet comes into someone’s life. While it is well-known that pets can help a person’s mood and well-being, there are other health benefits to owning a pet!
Here are 5 health benefits of pet ownership:
1. A natural anti-depressant. To come home to a smiling face and wagging tail every day makes anyone happy this even affect your brain chemistry, releasing endorphins that act as a natural anti-depressant. Having a loyal companion reduces loneliness and depression which in turn increases quality of life.
2. Lower your blood pressure. Studies have shown that people with pets tend to have lower blood pressure and decreased stress levels, regardless as to other factors in their lives. Researchers in New Zealand have suggested that “regular walkies” with dogs are probably responsible for the generally better health of dog owners.
3. Less Heart Attacks. According to a study by the Minnesota Stroke Institute that followed more than 4,000 cat owners over 10 years, owning a cat can dramatically reduce a person’s chance of dying from heart disease. Specifically, people who owned cats were 30 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack.
4. Stronger Immunity, Fewer Allergies. Researchers have noted that when children grow up in a home with a dog or cat they are less likely to develop allergies. In addition, they have higher levels of certain immune system chemicals indicate a stronger immune system activation, which will help keep them healthy as they get older.
5. Pet Therapy. Some mental health therapists use a dog in therapy. A dog in the office may help someone be more at ease. But that’s not all. A remark to or about a dog may reveal what’s really on a patient’s mind.
That’s all!
Matthew Scott
Creature Comforts of Charlotte Pet Sitting
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