HEALTHY LIVING
Furry Friends Promote Healthy Living
Sure, our furry friends are good for a photo op. But they can also help us stay well. How? 1. PETS HELP KEEP BLOOD PRESSURE UNDER CONTROL WHEN THINGS GET TENSE A study published in Hypertension found that four-legged friends keep blood pressure from spiking during stress even more effectively than ACE inhibitors. 2. PETS OBLIGE YOU TO EXERCISE No matter what the weather, our dog has to be walked, so we’ll simply have to get outside and move. 3. PETS HELP BEAT FEELING OF LONLINESS Pets offer unconditional love and companionship. When your out and about, your dog gives people a reason to stop and say hello.
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