Dogs Are Good for Your Health

2006-03-16 Posted at 04:48:50 PM

There are many ways DOGS ARE GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH.  Here are a few.
I'm sure you are aware that petsadd joy and improve the health of older adults. 
They are used as therapy in nursing homes in the USA to lower blood pressure and boost the mood of patients. 
Now there is information out espousing the advantages of owning dogs.  They are
not only a joy for children, but create an opportunity for teaching caring, responsibility and the consequences of providing well for another living creature.

Not only are dogs good for kids, they give adults a great opportunity to improve their
health.  How?  Petting your dog or cat lowers your blood pressureand offers you the reward of a grateful pet. When you walk your dog, you are exercising and giving yourself a chance to lose weight.  This is a great revelation for people with diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and other degenerative diseases. 
Remember Dogs  accept you without judgement and give you unconditional love and admiration.  Human beings aren't capable of the same affection.  We attach too many strings.

For additional information about the health benefits of owning a dog, go to
United Press International, "Dedicated dog owners walk more than others,
" ScienceDaily. Feb.7, 2006;
http://www.sciencedaily.com/upi/index.php?feed=Science&article=UPI-1-20060207-16334000-bc-canada-dogwalking.xml
and
Bumgardner, W., "Lose 14 Pounds a Year Walking Your Dog," About.com, Oct. 12, 2005;
http://walking.about.com/od/weightloss

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