Article: Need A Little Help With Your Health? Get A Dog!

Need A Little Help With Your Health? Get A Dog!

Dogs are considered man's best friend. But did you know that having a dog gives you several heath benefits?



In studies done by medical professionals, dog owners benefit from their pet's presence in several ways:



1) Improved cardiovascular health - Dog owners have been proven to have blood pressure and cholesterol lower than ordinary people. These factors reduce the chance for cardiovascular diseases. Stroking a pet has long been known to reduce blood pressure. A study from the New York State University found that these benefits continue even without the pet available. The study tested a group of stockbrokers with hypertension. They concluded that just being a pet-owner can lower blood pressure.



Dog owners also have blood cholesterol levels lowe...
 

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Need A Little Help With Your Health? Get A Dog!

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