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Owning a pet can help reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, depression and loneliness
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, as well as decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels.
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Pets can also provide comfort and support, and even help with emotional and social skills.
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Studies have also shown that having a pet can reduce the risk of death from any cause by 24%, and even more for those who have already suffered a heart attack or stroke.
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There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving us companionship.
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The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pets may also decrease stress, improve heart health, and even help children with their emotional and social skills.
An estimated 68% of U.S. households have a pet.
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Pets provide a distraction and disruption from distressing symptoms, such as hearing voices, suicidal thoughts, rumination, and facilitating routine and exercise for those who care for them. Better Physical Health …
10 Mental & Physical Health Benefits of Having Pets
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Pet owners have lower blood pressure in stressful situations; petting an animal can quickly calm you and lower your blood pressure Pet owners have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels (indicators…
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