One Health

Over the past 10 years, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has partnered in research exploring the physical and mental health benefits of having a pet. What they've found is both heartwarming and heart-healthy! Pets don't just fill our homes with love-they also help lower cortisol (the stress hormone), reduce cholesterol, and even lower blood pressure, all of which contribute to better cardiovascular health.

Meanwhile, the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) has compiled extensive scientific evidence showing how pets do much more than just improve our mood. They:

• Support heart health

• Help alleviate depression and anxiety

• Boost overall well-being

• Promote child development

• Aid in healthy aging

• Assist in managing conditions like PTSD, Alzheimer's, and autism spectrum disorder

With all of this evidence, it's clear-pets truly are part of a healthy lifestyle!

💬 What's one way your pet has improved your physical or mental health?
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