There are 95 million households that have pets and it turns out that has a “pawsitive” effect. The health benefits even have a name: the pet effect. Here are some of the benefits:
- Improved mental health
- Reducing loneliness.
- Improving mood.
- Creating healthy routines.
- Reduce effects of Alzheimer's and dementia
- Social connection
- Lower risk of asthma and allergies
- Improved heart health
- Greater cognitive and brain health
- Increased sense of purpose
Source: USA Today