Furry friends keep you young!

Whether you’re a dog lover or a cat person, you’ve probably intuited what new research confirms: Pets ward off age-related health concerns and add years to your life!

C. Pagan

Ease pain! Patients who cuddle with a pet post-op require 50% less pain medication, according to a study from Loyola University Health System in Chicago. Stephen Sinatra, M.D., says, “Pets send calming endorphins throughout your system.” Protect your heart! Petting an animal cuts blood pressure spikes by 23%. No furry pal nearby? Hug a loved one! It stimulates the same receptors in skin that are activated when touching a pet, lowering blood pressure and stress hormones! Prevent senior moments! Research at Canada’s University of Victoria shows that simply looking at photos or videos of cute kittens and puppies activates brain regions responsible for memory, recall and problem solving!…

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Woman's World (Digital) - 1 Issue, October 1, 2018

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