Happy "Love Your Pet Day"!
Did you know that there are health benefits to owning a pet? We are celebrating our pets today on "Love Your Pet Day" and sharing some health benefits.
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. Most households in the United States have at least one pet.
The bond between people and their pets has been shown in studies to be linked to several health benefits, including:
- Decreased blood pressure, cholesterol levels, triglyceride levels, feelings of loneliness, anxiety, and symptoms of PTSD
- Increased opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities; better cognitive function in older adults; and more opportunities to socialize
However, the benefits of owning a pet also include some important health considerations.
Learn more here!
Source: CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
