5 Scientific Reasons Why Dogs Can Make You Happy

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JAKARTA - In a number of studies it has been proven that having a pet is psychologically beneficial. How not, when you feel anxious, they will come over and invite you to interact. Not to mention, dogs can create more discipline for the householder.

Keeping a dog makes your life better. How can? Here are the scientific reasons why dogs can make you happier.

Dogs can improve mood

Launching Psychology Today, Thursday, February 18, pets can help you maintain a more positive and more optimistic perspective. Life is indeed up and down, with having a pet the symptoms of depression and anxiety are much reduced.

Karen Winegar, a veterinarian, has the following to say.

“A person's bond with their pets is beyond intelligence. The bond immediately sinks into the heart and emotions, and even other people cannot replace the positive effects of the affective relationship between you and your pet. "

Dogs make you feel loved

Abundant love has an effect on the production of oxytocin or the happy hormone. When interacting, by stroking or cuddling, oxytocin levels increase. Oxytocin makes you both more relaxed and more confident.

Lower stress

Not only that, when oxytocin is produced, cortisol decreases. This means that stress levels will disappear according to research conducted at the University of New York.

The study examined several people who brought dogs to work. The goal is to recover stress and work pressure. The results found there was an increase in recovery and increased more positive social interactions.

Dogs help socialize

If you are shy, introverted, and not confident enough, getting a dog can help you. When the dog greets other dogs, you can start chatting with the owner. And, chat after chat can make you more agile in interacting.

Dog makes healthier and fitter

For those of you who have raised dogs, of course feel it. Every morning you will take her for a walk. This means encouraging you to be healthier.

A clinical study proves that dog owners have lower blood pressure. Dog owners also tend to have low cholesterol levels.

Blood pressure and cholesterol are linked to heart disease. If you have normal levels for both of these indicators, then you don't need to worry about heart risk.

Adopting an animal is one way to improve your quality of life. The rest, you can activate several other positive things for the same purpose, namely to enjoy life and reap happiness.