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According to Australian researches, people with a cat or a dog in or around the home tend to have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels regardless of their diets!- making them much less likely to develop cardiovascular disease.
Extra Bonus: Pets decrease the body's negative reactions to stress and stimulate us to laugh more, two more proven ways to protect against cardiovascular disease!
Your pet provides a double wallop of protection against the blues! In one study, University of Missouri- Columbia researchers found levels of serotonin, prolactin and oxytocin - three important hormones that combat negative moods- surge after just 15 minutes of nuzzling a favorite animal. In a different study, by UCLA Medical Center scientists, found that anxiety levels dropped 24% within 12 minutes of stroking a pet!
Nearly 50% of us confide in our pets, providing an extra buffer against stress-related health woes.
The results of an international study prove that pet owners make up to 20% fewer doctor visits than non-pet owners! And while the research shows that those who have a pet continuously for five years or longer visit their doctors the least, people who adopt a pet immediately start feeling better, so much so that their office visits decline by 10%.
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Note: All prices in US Dollars
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