10 Science-Based Benefits of Having a Dog

Being with dogs not only improves your mood, but it actually benefits your health! Here are 10 health benefits of owning a furry friend:

1. Good heart health

Studies show that having a dog companion can lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. This leads to overall cardiovascular health and fewer heart attacks. What's even crazier is that dog owners actually have a stronger survival rate after a heart attack.

2. Keep you active and fit

Dogs need to be exercised quite frequently. If you go walking or hiking with your dog almost daily, it will be sure to keep you in shape. I know my dog, Jenny, barks almost daily when she walks to go for a walk. They will hold you accountable!

3. Help manage weight

This exercise may also help manage your weight, depending on your current exercise regimens.

4. Can improve social life

Owning a dog may improve your social life. You might meet other dog owners on walks or a person that compliments your dog. Many people find it easier to approach a stranger that has a dog and they can even be seen as more attractive.

5. Reduce stress

Playing with dogs can lower blood pressure and anxiety. They also increase the happy chemical levels of serotonin and dopamine.

6. Add purpose

Many find that owning a dog can add more purpose to your life, being you have to provide for someone else. Looking after a dog can bring out a more nurturing side of yourself.

7. Prevent allergies

Owning a dog can actually decrease a child's chances of an allergy by 33%. It can also strengthen their immune system.

8. May prevent depression

Since owning a dog can show an increase in happy chemicals coming from the brain, dog owners are less prone to depression. They can also lower the effects of depression in an already diagnosed person.

9. Fight disease and injury

Some dogs are trained to detect injuries to the skin, kidneys, bladder, types of cancer, and more. Service dogs can increase mobility and promote independence. Dogs can also be calming to those who have Alzheimer's and help ease aggression.

10. Make us happy

Of course, the most obvious benefit: dogs make us happy! They bring excitement and adventure into everyday.

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