Why You Should Get a Dog: Experts Name 3 Benefits of a Pet

26.05.2024 15:00

The number of dog owners has increased significantly in recent years.

This is a very positive sign.

The fact is that communication with a dog is indeed extremely beneficial for a person, experts note.

Why should you get a dog?

Prevention of age-related changes in the brain

Many people know how dangerous dementia and Alzheimer's disease are. The exact and complete mechanism of disease formation has not been fully studied. Therefore, any forms of prevention should not be neglected.

Communication with a dog is one of the ways to protect yourself from dangerous diseases.

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Cardiovascular system

Diseases of this profile are very common and have recently become noticeably "younger". The fact is that many fairly young people have stopped leading an active lifestyle and caring about their own health.

And having a dog will allow you to provide yourself with a minimum level of physical activity on a permanent basis.

Positive thinking

It is definitely possible to say that having a dog often changes people for the better. A person begins to experience stronger empathy.

People start to treat each other much better. Also, negative thinking is replaced by positive thinking.

Previously, we talked about the beneficial properties of co-sleeping with a cat .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


Content
  1. Why should you get a dog?
  2. Prevention of age-related changes in the brain
  3. Cardiovascular system
  4. Positive thinking