PETS CAN REDUCE STRESS

  How  to reduce stress in life, usually techniques like meditation, yoga  come to mind. These are great techniques. But getting a new best friend can also have many stress relieving and health benefits. While human friends provide great social support and come with some  many benefits.But   what  about   furry friends: cats and dogs! Research shows that,  pets can provide excellent social support, stress relief, and other health benefits—perhaps more than people! Some   health benefits of pets  are -

• Improve Your Mood

For those who love animals, it’s virtually impossible to stay in a bad mood when a pair of loving puppy eyes meets yours, or when a super-soft cat rubs up against your hand. In addition to the social support, stress relief, and general health benefits that pets can bring, research supports the mood-enhancing benefits of pets.

• Control Blood Pressure Better Than Drugs

 While ACE inhibiting drugs can generally reduce blood pressure, they aren’t as effective on controlling spikes in blood pressure due to stress and tension. However, in a study on pets and blood pressure, groups of hypertensive New York stockbrokers who got dogs or cats were found to have lower blood pressure and heart rates than those who didn’t get pets.

•   With  Pet  one can  Get Out And Exercise

Whether we walk our dogs because they need it, or are more likely to enjoy a walk when we have companionship. Most people with dogs will likely tell you that they enjoy their walks better because of the companionship of their pets, and perhaps even the feeling of being part of a community of other pet lovers. Because exercise is good for stress management and overall health.

• Pets  Help With Social Support

When we’re out walking, having a dog with us can make us more approachable and give people a reason to stop and talk, thereby increasing the number of people we meet, giving us an opportunity to increase our network of friends and acquaintances, which also has great stress management benefits.

• Pets Provide Unconditional Love

Pets can be there for you in ways that people can’t. They can offer love and companionship, and can also enjoy comfortable silences, keep secrets and are excellent snugglers. And they could be the best antidote to loneliness. In fact, one study found that nursing home residents reported less loneliness when visited by dogs alone than when they spent time with dogs and other people! All these benefits can reduce the amount of stress people experience in response to feelings of social isolation and lack of social support from people.

• Pets Can Reduce Stress

While we all know the power of talking about your problems with a good friend who’s also a good listener, research shows that spending time with a pet may be even better! One study showed that, when conducting a task that’s stressful, people actually experienced less stress when their pets were with them than when a supportive friend or even their spouse was present!

It’s important to realize that owning a pet isn’t for everyone. Pets do come with additional work and responsibility, which can bring its own stress.Having a furry best friend can reduce stress in your life and bring you support when times get tough.