The dog is man’s best friend. This affirmation is linked to loyalty and its incredible qualities as a pet. Additionally, dogs have been proven to provide health benefits to their owners.
Dogs are intelligent animals, where they learned to detect illnesses as service dogs for children and adults. In particular, they help improve the cardiovascular health of their owners.
A study conducted by researchers at St. Anne’s University. A hospital in the Czech Republic and the University of Catania in Italy examined 1,769 people without heart disease and segmented them according to behaviors and health factors.
This list used by the American Heart Association evaluates seven fundamental aspects related to health; among them, body mass index, diet, physical activity, smoking, blood pressure, blood sugar and total cholesterol.
The study was by the Mayo Clinic, where experts compared the heart health scores of dog owners with those of non-pet owners. Then, the specialists made the comparison with a group of pet owners and another group of people without pets.
Having a dog is good for your health
The results of the scientific study show that dog owners were more likely to have physical activities, better nutrition and good blood sugar levels.
Additionally, research has found that people who have owners have a dog, regardless of age, gender, and level of education.
Remember that having a dog at home “forces” owners to move, play and go out regularly with the animal. They even help improve mental health and make us more social beings.
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