But as great as they are, the benefits of owning a dog do not stop at the psychological aspect of your wellbeing; they are also able to make improvements to your physical health in some interesting ways. Physical Exercise One of the key responsibilities of dog ownership is to ensure that ...
We all know the joy a dog can bring us, so it’s no surprise that one can offer so many benefits to our health. According to Psychology Today, owning a dog leads to increased physical activity, which can lower cholesterol and decrease blood pressure. What’s more, research s...
【推荐2】Owning a pet is a fun and rewarding experience. But every animal and their needs are different, so how can you make sure that you choose the right one for you?1. Do your research You may like the look of a particular pet, but that doesn’t mean it is right for you.2,...
Put the work in and help your pet get back on their paws. It’s possible! Related Articles: Why Owning a Cat Benefits Your Well-being Indoor Exercises for Your Disabled Dog Stretches for Senior Dogs How to Prevent Hip Dysplasia in Dogs 5 Ways Owning a Pet Can Boost Your Mental Health...
Obviously pet ownership does nothing to continue our own species, but perhaps this relationship is made mutualistic by more subtle benefits. Let's take a few moments to look at all the reasons why a person might benefit from owning, loving, or spending time with an animal....
6–11-year-old children provide a critical window for physical activity (PA) interventions. The Virtual Fitness Buddy ecosystem is a precision health PA intervention for children integrating mixed reality technology to connect people and devices. A cluster randomized, controlled trial was conducted acro...
Marguerite,O'Haire - 《Journal of Veterinary Behavior Clinical Applications & Research》 被引量: 157发表: 2010年 Home ownership, mortgages and psychological distress Although many studies have established that owning a home is associated with a variety of health benefits (lower mortality and morbidity...
Pet ownership brings many health benefits to individuals. In children developmental benefits can extend to improved self-esteem, better social competence and decreased loneliness. The majority of households with children own a dog, however only a small proportion of children gain the benefits of dog ...
Due to the potential for complex relationships between physical behaviour, dog ownership status and health, we chose to explore a range of health related physical activity and sedentary behaviour outcome measures. We hypothesised that owning a dog would be associated with increased physical activity (...
Depression is associated with a host of negative mental and physical health outcomes among older adults [4,5,6], with a prevalence rate of up to 5% [4]. Research on pet ownership among older adults suggests that owning a pet may help alleviate loneliness and improve feelings of depression ...