Man's best friend they say is the dog. For those of you who already have one (or several) dogs at home you understand very well their importance: you no longer feel so lonely, you need them unconditionally and with a hug you feel spiritual warmth.
In addition to these personal experiences, we will now talk about the 5 health benefits it brings, according to science. You who do not have a dog yet, should consider it, but only if you are convinced that you can do it financially and if you have time to commit.
- Lowers high blood pressure and normalizes heartbeat
According to studies, the presence of a dog reduces stress, for every interaction with him (when he hugs, caresses, talks to him) the hormone of happiness is activated, making us feel more loved and calmer.
- Gives more opportunities for physical activity
We mentioned above the fact that you need to have time to dedicate and this is related to the walks that the dog has to do, at least 2 times a day. You can also benefit from this activity, you have to walk for a few minutes / hours with it, you have to adapt to its rhythm if you run, etc.
- Builds muscle while playing
Dogs love the strongest and most intense physical activity, they want to run, to follow and you, to play, to pull you when you are walking with a rope and all this helps your muscles. The bigger the dog the bigger the challenge.
- "Fitness" with the dog at home
There are often videos circulating on the internet of people doing physical exercises including their dog, squatting with the dog around the neck over the shoulder, it is fun for you, but also for him.
- Improves mental health
The presence of an animal in human life is scientifically proven to make you feel more relaxed, reduce and prevent anxiety, make you more social, less irritable. The responsibility he takes to raise him (as they say "to become a child") also shapes you psychologically.
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