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When it comes to living a long and healthy life, there is so much emphasis on diet. Another factor that can contribute positively to a longer lifespan is owning a dog. From improving mental health to supporting cardiovascular health, owning a dog can help increase your longevity. How?
Owning a dog and taking it for daily walks acts as a social catalyst for a person.
It helps foster social connections and conversation and can lead to the development of support networks.
Pet connectivity helps a person feel more secure and loved in their own home as well.
Owning a dog and getting outdoors more often is common practice.
A plethora of research shows that escaping to a neighborhood park can lower a person’s stress, lower blood pressure, and lower the risk of asthma, allergies, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, while increasing mental health and increasing life expectancy .
In another study published in the journal Scientific Reports, staying for at least 120 minutes a week can have a major positive impact on life expectancy and overall health.
The study looked at data from nearly 20,000 people in England from 2014 to 2016 asking them to record their activities within the past week.
It found that people who spent two hours a week or more outside reported being in better health and wellbeing than people who didn’t get off at all.
