Thursday, October 28, 2010

House Animals Will Keep People In Top Condition

By Bob Young

Do you have a pet? What are the activities you love to do with your pet? Are you aware that having a pet can have a positive effect on health?

Studies show that people with pets are less likely to visit a doctor due to serious health problems. This can be related to how pets affect and improve the lifestyle of people.

Mood elevators. Our pets serve as mood elevators. Their presence contributes to the reduction of loneliness. Nine-five percent of dog owners share that their dogs help them when they are sad. Almost the same number also says that their dogs help them when they are feeling bad physically. They also reduce the amount of stress in a person's life because they encourage playfulness and promote laughter. In general, senior citizens can more likely bear to stand the isolation if they have a pet compared to those who do not own one.

Increase social connections. Studies reveal that by walking a dog, the owner can mostly have a greater chance of striking a conversation with other people than those who do not have a pet. Pet owners develop their self-confidence and later on become comfortable talking to others. Their pets help them ease out of social isolation and shyness. The person with a pet can look at another person straight in the eye with confidence and can engage in conversation.

Helps recover from illness faster. Studies found that senior citizens in hospitals are more likely to respond positively to treatment and recover faster if they come in contact with a dog or any therapy animal. Research even shows that pets can contribute to the higher survival rate of people with serious ailments than the presence of their family and friends.

If you are planning to have a pet just for the sake of having one, you might think again because pets can be very beneficial to your health.

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