If you are stressed, get a dog: how a pet can help you cope with the unpleasant state
The help that dogs provide to their owners, although not always noticeable, is incredibly valuable.
Thus, according to the latest research, man’s four-legged friends help him cope with stress and improve his mental health.
When petting an animal, a person's level of cortisol, that is, the stress hormone, decreases.
And if you not only pet your pet, but also play with it and spend time teaching it commands, the level of the love hormone – oxytocin – grows by leaps and bounds.
In addition, dogs are our helpers when it comes to post-traumatic stress disorder.
Scientists were able to establish that after such therapy in the company of pets, most patients experienced a reduction in symptoms, and some of them were able to reduce the amount of medication they took.
In addition, pets need daily walks, which in turn means that the dog owner has the opportunity to breathe fresh air every day and “pump up” his physical activity – whether he wants it or not.
In turn, walks in the fresh air are beneficial to health, and also provide a boost of energy and lift your mood.
