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 Posted: 01/22/07 - 07:07 Post subject: Become a dog owner to improve your health |
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Researchers have found that dogs much more than cats can improve both mental and physical health of their owners.
They suggested that dogs probably release their owners from stress, which is one of the main risks factors linked to impaired health. Having a dog makes its owner increase their physical activities as well as enhance social contacts and improve their general health in an indirect way.
People who took dogs from the shelters had been found decrease in minor ailments such as headaches, colds and dizziness only after a month after their rescue.
Dog owners have also been found to have lower cholesterol and blood pressure, fewer minor physical ailments, and were less likely to develop serious medical problems.
So, if you want to shape up physically and mentally-get a dog! |
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