Pet lovers already know that interacting with animals adds companionship, comfort, and meaning to our lives. But science says that owning a pet is good for you, too! Research on human-animal relationships is fairly new, but recent studies indicate that pets provide a variety of mental, physical, and emotional health benefits to humans, ranging from […]
3 Benefits of Pet Therapy in Retirement Communities
It’s no secret that interacting with animals is good for our health. Research finds that even just 15 minutes spent with a pet can boost our body’s production of the “happiness” hormones serotonin and oxytocin, which help reduce stress and lower blood pressure. For this reason, pet therapy has become a popular program in many […]
