Remember when you were little and you kept nagging your parents about getting a pup because you have seen other people enjoying their time with their own pet dog? Well, getting a pet dog is a step closer to being healthier, in a sense. Only a handful of people know that there are real benefits to living with dogs.
Research has suggested that humans are healthier simply by having pet dogs, both mentally and physically. They are really good for you. Not only are dogs loyal and provide unconditional love, but also they can make us happier. Pet owners know that dogs are fun and bring so much affection into one’s life.
However, the most important impact they have on us is that they provide pretty powerful physical and mental health benefits. Among these is that pet dogs help relieve depression. Depression has become one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide.
According to a published study in AIDS Care, people who owned dogs significantly were less likely to be depressed compared with those who did not own any pet. Others studies have indicated that petting dogs or simply interacting with them releases the feel good neurotransmitters serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin. All of these help ameliorate the effects of depression among people.
This is not the only health benefit people can get from owning dogs. There are more which you can see in the infographic that we have prepared below. It showcases the physical and mental health advantages these K9 companions can provide.
Simply scroll down and view the colorful graphic to understand why dogs are important and why there were dubbed as man’s best friend. After seeing the graphic, you will surely thank your best buddy for your good health.
