Dogs are considered man's best friend. But did you know
that having a dog gives you several heath benefits? In studies
done by medical professionals, dog owners benefit from their
pet's presence in several ways:
1) Improved cardiovascular health - Dog
owners have been proven to have blood pressure and cholesterol
lower than ordinary people. These factors reduce the chance
for cardiovascular diseases. Stroking a pet has long been
known to reduce blood pressure. A study from the New York
State University found that these benefits continue even
without the pet available. The study tested a group of
stockbrokers with hypertension. They concluded that just being
a pet-owner can lower blood pressure.
Dog owners also have blood cholesterol levels lower than
normal. Five thousand four hundred people were tested by the
Baker Medical Research Institute of Australia and with the
results showing pet owners having not just lower blood
pressure but also lower levels of blood triglycerides and
cholesterol compared to people who didn't own any pets.
2) Faster recovery time and higher survival rates -
Hospital studies have found that seniors and recently operated
on patients responded better to treatment and got better
quickly while they were in contact with dogs and other therapy
animals. Just petting a dog can be relaxing and therapeutic
for recovering patients.
Also, dog owners have a greater chance to survive after
suffering from a serious illness. Several studies have
discovered that pet owners who suffered from a heart attack
were more likely to be alive a year after they were discharged
from the hospital than those who did not own pets. Another New
York study found that pet's affected their survival rate more
even more than the presence or company of family members or
friends.
3) Fewer visits to the doctor - Studies
conducted at Cambridge and UCLA have found that owning a pet
corresponds to overall improved health and less need for
hospital visits. A Medicare study of its elderly patients also
discovered that those who own dogs visit the doctor less than
those who don't have a pet.
4) Mental Wellness - Patients who have
dogs have also been known to have better emotional health than
their counterparts. They offer unconditional love and
affection; their presence alone helps reduce loneliness for
sick people who have otherwise been isolated. Several studies
of people with major illnesses have shown that the stress of
fighting the disease is significantly reduced when they had a
dog as company.
As you can see, having a dog is a great investment, for the
joy that you get from owning one and the health benefits that
you can receive. So go out and get a dog!
Jay is the web owner of www.dog-training-tips.org Dog Training Tips, a website that provides information and resources on dog training, puppy training, and more.
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