Not only does a pet offer unconditional love, research has shown that living with pets provides certain health benefits too. Pets Help lower blood pressure, lesson anxiety, boost our immunity and if you;ve got a cute pooch, they can even help get you dates. Allergy fighters: experts suggest kids growing up in a home with "furred animals" will have less risk of allergies and asthma, and strengthened immunity. Date magnets: a dog is a natural conversation starter. Pets help ease people out of social isolation or shyness. Dogs for the aged: caring for a pet - for elderly people who are able - can provide exercise and companionship. Emotional well-being: the pet-human relationship can help to ease loneliness and decrease depression. Playing with pets can help to alleviate stress. Exercise: walking or running your dog each day provides a good level of physical activity which can reduce stress, control weight, and enhance mood. Good for the heart: heart attack patients who have pets survive longer than those without, according to several studies, and pet owners have less sign of heart disease than non-owners. So enjoy the time you have with your favorite animal - your health will benefit in more ways than you know!
Chester is a health nutrition consultant and is the owner of <a href="http://astronutrition.com/">AstroNutrition</a> - a provider of premium health nutrition and sports supplements.
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