The Health Benefits of Having a PetOwning a dog brings a sense of obligation that motivates even the most committed couch potato to get up and go. Besides walking, dogs provide a valuable social bridge for people who may otherwise remain indoors and not experience human interaction.Rowe...
Health Benefits of Owning a Pet – Pets and Healthy Living. Did you know that having a pet may actually increase the length and quality of your life? It is true. Recent research indicates that having a pet may be one of the best investments you can ever make in your health. Table of...
The Mental Health Benefits of Owning a Pet By Nicole Abrego You may have seen the quote “the best therapist has fur and four legs” floating around the internet on inspirational memes, but is there any truth to this saying? According to studies performed by the Human Animal Bond Research...
Research has shown there are numerous physical and mental health benefits to having a pet — but there can be some downsides too. In recognition of National Pet Day on April 11, we've rounded up a look at some ways pets can affect your health and well-being, for better or worse. Pets...
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 lowerblood pressureand lessen anxiety. They boost our immunity. They can eve...
Mayo Clinic Press. Boost your health: The benefits of having a pet.https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/healthy-aging/boost-your-health-the-benefits-of-having-a-pet/ The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center. Health Benefits of Pet Ownership.https://vmc.vet.osu.edu/resources/health-benefi...
Having a pet can make it less lonely when a lupus flare keeps you at home. And, the chores associated with pets such as walking, feeding, or grooming add positive motivation to get exercise and do activities throughout the day. The benefits that animals provide to humans is well studied....
If you are a dog lover like me, then you are well aware of how much dogs enrich our lives. Other than providing us with the best companionship and
However, there are a myriad of benefits ofpet ownership, some of which are only now being supported by scientific evidence. One of the primary benefits of adopting a pet is the boost it provides for your mental health – and there is research to prove it!
The Unbreakable Bond: The Mental Health Benefits and Challenges of Pet Ownership for People Experiencing HomelessnessPet ownership provides a unique relationship that is beneficial to many aspects of the pet owner's life, including mental health and companionship. Mental health and social isolation are...