The Science Behind Owning A Dog
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DOGS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEART HEALTH.
Having a dog can help you live longer. A comprehensive review of studies published between 1950 and 2019 found that dog owners have a lower risk of death than non-dog owners. There is some evidence to support the idea that dog owners have improved stress responses and lower blood pressure levels.
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DOGS CAN REDUCE STRESS
Your canine companion can provide comfort and ease your worries. Numerous studies have shown that dogs and therapy dogs reduce stress and anxiety.
Stroking a familiar dog slows breathing and muscle tension, lowers blood pressure, and lowers the heart rate.
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YOU WILL MOVE MORE WHEN YOU ARE WITH DOGS.
There are a lot of walks out there. A 2019 study found that dog owners were almost four times more likely to meet guidelines for daily physical activity than those who didn't own a dog. People without pets walk almost 200 minutes more per week than dog owners.
