Although we’re all about improving the health of our dog, It’s been revealed that dogs can improve human health too by simply, well… being a dog! So can owning a dog really improve our health?

Absolutely it can. Although most of us are aware of this, it’s not quite clear how this happens. However there’s a huge amount of statistical evidence that says people who own pets enjoy better health.

So apart from the great companionship they provide, owning a dog (or any pet in fact) can do the following for us:

Lower our blood pressure
Lower our cholesterol levels
Lower our triglyceride levels and…
Put an end to any feelings of loneliness.

All in all we’re getting a pretty good deal out of this relationship, but that’s not all because owning a pet can also reduce our risk of heart disease and improve our rate of survival after a heart attack. Elderly people in nursing homes with exposure to pets experience better physical and mental health according to research. A compelling reason indeed to allow nursing home residents to keep their pets.

Also a great reason for all of us to own a dog! What do you think?

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