Did you know petting a dog for just 15 minutes can lower blood pressure by 10%?
Spending time with your four-legged friend releases serotonin, oxytocin, prolactin, and even lowers the stress hormone cortisol.
Other benefits include:
- Increasing your physical activity. Dog owners are likely to take their pets for a walk or run everyday.
- Providing companionship.
- Reducing anxiety.
- Boosting self-confidence.
- Helping you meet new people.
- Adding structure to your day.
Discussion
By posting you agree to the Terms and Privacy Policy.