Health & Wellness
What we have always known about pets: they are trustful companions; they are friends that give us unconditional love; uninhibited creatures that will never let you feel lonely. The news is: according to several studies and researches, pets can also help you deal with health problems, such as insomnia, headaches and stress.
More specifically:
Dogs: they motivate you.
“One reason a dog can be such a comfort when you are feeling blue is that he doesn’t try to find out why”.
The truth is that dog can help you overcome psychological problems and life’s difficulties. Studies show that among people who live in big cities, dog owners seem to be more satisfied with their lives. Their dogs get them out of everyday routine; in fact, a dog can pull you off your couch and make your day, even the moodiest one.
A dog can motivate his owner to go out for a walk, plus preparing its food gives you energy! Dogs are the best choice for lonely people because the feeling of being responsible about something gives meaning to a life.
Cats: they diminish your stress.
“Cats are magical…the more you pet them the longer you both live.”
In fact, cats are the perfect ally in dealing with stress. Petting your cat helps you relax. Cats have also ability to heal. Studies have shown that when patients or wounded own a cat, their wounds are cured faster than usual.
Horses: they contribute to your self-improvement.
They say: “A horse is an angel without wings.”
And they are right. Horses are known for their therapeutic abilities. Therapeutic riding is an activity that addresses to people with physical, mental and neurological problems. However, horses will help anyone that decides to get involved with them to improve their self-discipline, patience, self-control and responsibility.
A horse can help someone with expression and social problems; plus, it can help people overcome several fears. Finally, riding a horse is not just for pleasure; it is also very good exercise. So, horse riding has all the advantages of other sports, such as keeping you fit or helping with heart and respiratory problems.
Squirrels and small animals are good for children’s health.
Small animals like squirrels can help children with behavior problems. What’s more, owners of these animals are less likely to suffer from allergies.
Parrots improve the elderly’s health.
According to a study that took place in a nursing home, old people who were given parrots did better in all their health tests than those that had no pets.
Fish diminish high blood pressure.
It has been noted that patients managed to diminish their high blood pressure by observing fish in an aquarium. This kind of observation helped them relax and as a result, their heart palpitations were normal and their blood pressure dropped.
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