We all have a fundamental need to love and be loved and having a pet is a way to satisfy these emotional needs. Unfortunately for some, it is sometimes the only way, as in the case of the elderly.
Most of us are aware That having a pet is beneficial to our emotional well-being and if we enjoy a good relationship with our pets, this is also reflected in our physical health too. There is a growing body of scientific evidence to support this multiple times with different studies show that having a pet can have very real physical benefits for their owners. These include:
lower blood pressure. The simple act of stroking a cat can reduce blood pressure, but a study at the State University of New York, Buffalo, has Determined that the benefits continue even when the animal is not present. The study followed a group of stockbrokers with hypertension and found that the mere fact of having a pet can help lower blood pressure – and keep it down, even in stressful situations.
The lowest levels of blood cholesterol. A study of over 5,400 people conducted by Australia Baker Medical Research Institute found that pet owners had lower blood pressure, not only, but also low levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides Compared to non-animal owners, reduce the risk heart disease.
Higher rate of survival after a serious illness. Two studies have shown that heart attack patients who owned pets were more likely to be alive one year after discharge from hospital of those t. "No." Furthermore, a study conducted at the Hospital of the City of New York found that the presence of a survival rate of animals affected more than having a spouse or friends.
Less visits to the doctor. "Studies at the University of Cambridge, England and the University of California at Los Angeles found that pet owners to improve the overall health and fewer visits to health care. A 6000 Australian study found that households owning dogs and cats have less need for medicines, blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep disorders or heart problems.
Research has also documented the psychological benefits of pet:
Reduction of loneliness. A pet will not provide society, but also allows the owner of a theme ready for storage with the other, increasing social interaction.
Owning an animal fight depression. Scientists in South Africa, recently conducted research that shows a pet can be used as an antidepressant, increased release of endorphins and other hormones associated with pleasure.
Anti-stress. Pets are great stress-busters. The Humane Society of America (Society for the Protection of Animals) is now the value of human-animal bond during the time of the tragedy through the study of how the family pet for those affected live 's during and after events of September 11, 2001.
Help owners of pets for a child's development. Some studies have linked the family owns a pet with self-esteem in young children and the strengthening of cognitive development. In addition, children with pets at home score significantly higher empathy and prosocial scales that pet owners.
pet owners to improve family life. Psychological studies have shown that most pet owners see their pets as improving the quality of family life by minimizing the tensions among family members and increase their own compassion for Life.
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