How pets have been important during the pandemic
From increased levels of oxytocin to reduced blood pressure and cholesterol levels – see the benefits of having a pet, especially during the pandemic.
From increased levels of oxytocin to reduced blood pressure and cholesterol levels – see the benefits of having a pet, especially during the pandemic.
A 12-year research study conducted with 3.4 million adult Swedes showed that people who had a dog had a 20% lower risk of dying during the study.
Keeping an animal in the house, especially a dog, can keep us healthier. Especially for children, the microorganisms that dogs bring in from outside helps strengthen our immune system.
The loss of a pet can cause grief equal to or more than the loss of a family member or friend. Find out why, and how you can help heal.
Recent research has shown that allowing your pet animal to sleep in bed with you may help you sleep better.
Recent scientific research shows that dog owners experience a rise in oxytocin hormone levels after eye contact with their pet dogs. Oxytocin has been called the love hormone. Increased levels can improve our physical and mental health.
Owning a cat or particularly a dog seems to lead to better heart health.
In the past twenty years, there has been a huge increase in the number of CT and the newer PET scans performed. A recent report in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that between 1996 and 2010, the number of CT scans in the U.S. increased by a factor of three, and the […]