Health Benefits
Many studies have shown that having pets can really help improve one’s health and well-being. According to study conducted by Dana Casciotti and Diana Zuckerman (2016) numerous health benefits can be obtain from having a pet, except from the companionship and affection a pet can give, they can also help lower blood pressure and regulate heart rate therefore helps improve one’s cardiovascular health.
A pet is certainly a great friend. After a difficult day, pet owners quite literally feel the love.
In fact, for nearly 25 years, research has shown that living with pets provides certain health benefits. Pets help lower blood pressure and lessen anxiety. They boost our immunity. They can even help you get dates. People with a pet had lower resting heart rates and blood pressure measures at the beginning of the experiment than non-pet owners. People with a pet were also less likely to have spikes in heart rates and blood pressure while performing the math task, and their heart rates and blood pressure returned to normal more quickly. Dogs or cats may also have a significant impact on asthma, allergies, social support, and social interactions with
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While many pet owners claim that their pets actually do make them feel better, there are still some skeptics. However, research studies show that pets do have a very positive impact on various aspects of our health. In fact, according to “In Their Innocence and Wisdom” by Lilly Calandrello, studies have correlated pet ownership with the following health benefits: lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, better psychological health, lower heart attack rates, higher survival rates following coronary heart disease, enhanced self-esteem and social interaction. So as people take care of their companion animals, the animals are in turn taking care of their