A Dog Can Boost Your Health, Reduce Stress and Anx

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(Nutley, NJ)―An increasing number of studies show that dogs can be more than just pets or best friends―they can actually improve people's health.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], pets actually make a difference when it comes to cardiovascular health,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], including lowering blood pressure,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
The reason? Exercise seems to be the answer. Research indicates that even moderate exercise can have a significant impact on the human body and, reportedly,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], dog owners spend approximately thirty minutes a day walking and playing with their dogs as well as taking care of them.
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In his book,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Mr. Dwyer describes his remarkable odyssey with an abused pit bull named Shelby,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], who he saved from a shelter. In return,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], she saved him from a terrible depression and anxiety, and together they recovered their senses of purpose. Now Shelby is a certified therapy dog who helps people in difficult times.
Other research from the State University of New York discovered that pet owners are half as stressed as people without pets. Just spending fifteen minutes daily with a dog or cat,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], either petting or talking to it,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], has a calming effect and makes pet owners more relaxed.
Today dogs are used in hospitals and nursing homes because fact-based and anecdotal research seems to suggest that they offer emotional support and help patients to heal faster. These dogs are known as therapy dogs.
Many studies show that because of regular physical activities,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], dog owners have:
? Lower blood pressure
? More active lifestyles
? Less stress and anxiety
? Better immune systems
? More social interactions and dates
"Dogs bring a lot of fun and unconditional love to my family,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and at the same time they are big-time stress relievers,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych]," says Mr. Dwyer. "I have four dogs,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and I know the importance of having them in my life. They definitely help me to deal with everyday stress and give me tons of positive and optimistic vibrations. They make me enjoy my life."
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