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Health Benefits of Having Pets

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Health

Benefits

of Having

Pets

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Pets are not just entertaining companions.

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They can also contribute to better health.

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Owning one involves a number of activities and natural processes that affect the physical, mental and social health in their human owners. Here are just a few of the known health benefits:

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1 - Lowers Blood Pressure

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Multiple studies indicate that petting an animal can lower blood pressure.

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This reaction can have significant implications for people with high blood pressure.

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Having a pet, along with appropriate medication, can provide sufficient blood pressure lowering effects to protect pet owners from heart disease and stroke.

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2 - Pets Are Social Magnets

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Pets are magnets for social interaction. They are natural conversation starters and can be a shared interest between animal lovers.

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This easy ability to make new friends can help both your mental and physical health.

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It can even improve your romantic life by helping you to meet people with similar interests.

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3 - Keeps Older People Moving and Engaged

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Having an animal around can be particularly important for elderly people.

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These darlings provide companionship and an exterior focal point for older people.

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Caring for pets keep seniors physically active and socially engaged.

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Elders who own one are generally happier and healthier than their non-pet-owning peers.

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4 –Relieves Depression

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Touching, talking to and playing with a pet releases dopamine and endorphins, brain chemicals that are known to improve ones mood.

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People who have been diagnosed with depression benefit from these biochemical reactions that occur when they are in the house.

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Domestic animals demand attention and distract people from negative thoughts. Caring for them create structure in the day, which keeps people moving and dispels bad moods.

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All these factors make pet ownership a good idea for those struggling with depression.

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5 - Helps Keep Your Heart Healthy

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Studies show that heart attack patients who have a pet enjoy a higher survival rate after their illness.

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Pets help people to live longer, because of the calming chemicals that playing with domestic animals produces in the body.

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Dogs, that have to be walked on a regular basis, induce more exercise in their owners and are especially good for heart health.

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6 - Helps Children Resist Allergies

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Although many parents avoid having animals because their children are allergic, the opposite may be true.

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Recent research suggests that children that are raised in homes with furry babies or on farms are less likely to have allergies than children born into non-pet environments.

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This resistance to allergies appears to develop simply from being in the same environment with animals, by building a stronger immune system.

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7 –Relieves Stress

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Pets also give people unconditional love and acceptance of their unique quirks.

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They are always willing to listen without judgment, which can help to reduce stress and anxiety.

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Simply caring for an animal helps people to forget about their own problems and divert their attention.

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This unique ability to calm people and relieve stress is one of the most important health benefits of owning a pet.

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Are you thinking about getting a beautiful portrait of your pet?

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An artist by profession, Miri's paintings make a lasting keepsake of your furry or feathered friend.

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For more info, please visit Custom Pet Portraits by Miri at www.petportraitsbymiri.com