2023-12-23 18:27:52
For all animal lovers, this particular practice proves beneficial. According to a PetPlan survey of UK adults, the The majority view their pet as more intuitive than their partner. 9 out of 10 participants find the presence of their therapeutic animal. But these benefits are not limited to your own pet. While walking, you often come across a dog and feel an irresistible desire to pet it. This reaction might be due to the fact that our body recognizes the benefits of this small gesture.
A study from Washington State University demonstrated these beneficial effects: 249 students were subjected to a ten-minute experiment, divided into four groups. Those who have directly Petted cats and dogs showed lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol than other groups. Researcher Lowri Dowthwaite explains that the bonds between humans and animals have a positively impact physical and mental well-being, triggering biochemical changes like the release of feel-good hormones and reduction of stress hormone levels.
Thus, even a brief interaction with animals, whether ours or those encountered during a walk, can bring significant benefits to mental health. A discovery that highlights the importance of the bonds between humans and animals in maintaining physical and mental well-being.
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