Click HERE to learn a about a special class of assistance animals – ESAs / Emotions Support Animals.
(Washington, D.C.) December 14, 2015 – Research results published by the Human Animal Bond Research Initiative (HABRI) Foundation found $11.7 billion savings in U.S. healthcare costs as a result of pet ownership. Read more HERE.
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Health Benefits of Pets, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC):
Most households in the United States have at least one pet. Why do people have pets? There are many reasons. Some of the health benefits of pets are listed below.
Pets can decrease your:
Blood pressure
Cholesterol levels
Triglyceride levels
Feelings of loneliness
Pets can increase your:
Opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities
Opportunities for socialization
http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/health-benefits/index.html
See also – http://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/index.html
