Everyone loves a pet knows that they are a source of joy and good humor. It is now known, through scientific research carried out in different institutions, that these friendly companions are directly beneficial to the health of holder: lower blood pressure, help exercise and improve mental health in men and women of all ages that know how and enjoy their company.
At the University of Missouri, USA, is a medical center where research interaction enter humans and animals, and the effect it has on each of them. "Research in this area are providing new evidence of the positive impact that pets have in our lives. Animals are very important for people, especially in times of economic difficulties," said Rebecca Johnson, a professor at the Center. BUENOS
fellow athletes
In 2008 a program for seniors called "Take a walk a dog, lose a pound (500 grams) in weight and stay fit." The volunteers were divided into two groups: one worked with dogs and the other with a friend. They were asked to three months leave to walk five times a week with a dog or a friend, as they had touched.
analyzing the results, the scientists saw that people who went for a walk with the dogs improved their walking ability by 28%, meaning that they moved faster and with greater confidence. Those who went with a friend only improved by 4%.
At the same time, it continues to investigate the benefits that children and adolescents have an animal. Explained that there are few studies in this direction, but those who did found that pets have many effects on the physical and emotional health of young people.
For example, A study at the University of Warwick (UK) in 2002 found that children who live with pets have better immune system, ie have better defenses against bacterial and virus infections.
At the University of Missouri, USA, is a medical center where research interaction enter humans and animals, and the effect it has on each of them. "Research in this area are providing new evidence of the positive impact that pets have in our lives. Animals are very important for people, especially in times of economic difficulties," said Rebecca Johnson, a professor at the Center. BUENOS
fellow athletes
In 2008 a program for seniors called "Take a walk a dog, lose a pound (500 grams) in weight and stay fit." The volunteers were divided into two groups: one worked with dogs and the other with a friend. They were asked to three months leave to walk five times a week with a dog or a friend, as they had touched.
analyzing the results, the scientists saw that people who went for a walk with the dogs improved their walking ability by 28%, meaning that they moved faster and with greater confidence. Those who went with a friend only improved by 4%.
At the same time, it continues to investigate the benefits that children and adolescents have an animal. Explained that there are few studies in this direction, but those who did found that pets have many effects on the physical and emotional health of young people.
For example, A study at the University of Warwick (UK) in 2002 found that children who live with pets have better immune system, ie have better defenses against bacterial and virus infections.
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