Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Having Pets
Owning a Pet is a Major Commitment
But Any pet can improve your
Mental and Physical Health
– Pet owners are less likely to suffer from depression and BP than those without pets.
– Playing with pet can elevate levels of dopamine, which calm and relax.
– Pet owners have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels.
– Pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer visits to their doctors than those without pets.
– Heart attack patients with pets survive longer than those without.
- Find meaning and joy in life
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Social Connection Through Pets
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The benefits of pets for older adults
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Children's Emotional Well-being
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Nurturing Bonds of Companionship
- Able to build relationships with other people
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The benefits of pets for children
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