Pets are good for your heart metaphorically and literally. When feeling stressed, people with pets have lower blood pressure than those without them. According to data collected from astudy(via Psychosomatic Medicine), not only did pet people have a lower blood pressure, but they also had a decreased base heart rate, in addition to a faster recovery time after a stressful situation. In fact, a different study found that people with hypertension had remarkably lower blood pressure within just five months of adopting a dog (via HelpGuide).

Chronically high blood pressure can lead to blood vessel damage, which results in clogged arteries, making your circulatory system work harder and become less effective. Over time, this leaves you more vulnerable to life-altering and life-threatening health concerns (especially if left untreated), including heart attacks, stroke, heart failure, kidney disease, vision loss, sexual dysfunction, angina, and peripheral artery disease (PAD). According to the American Heart Association, "your best protection is knowledge, management, and prevention" and getting a pet could help, too.

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The Real Effects Owning A Pet Has On Your Body - Health Digest

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