{"id":7928,"date":"2016-09-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-09-27T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/condition-stress-pets-relieve-stress\/"},"modified":"2016-09-27T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-09-27T00:00:00","slug":"condition-stress-pets-relieve-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1millionbestdownloads.com\/condition-stress-pets-relieve-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways Pets Help Relieve Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"
Did you know your favorite furry friend could actually help boost your mental health? Pets have a whole lot of therapeutic traits, including positive effects on your hormones and blood pressure. Watch the video to see how your pup can provide you with stress relief, health benefits<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n RELATED: <\/strong>How Your Pet’s Health Offers Clues About Your Own<\/a><\/p>\n Don’t have time to watch? Read the full transcript: <\/em><\/p>\n They lower stress hormones: <\/strong>Hanging out with a dog after a stressful event reduces levels of the stress<\/a> hormone cortisol.<\/p>\n They can bring down your blood pressure: <\/strong>Stress is associated with accelerated heart rate<\/a> and blood pressure. Pets promote relaxation and may help alleviate these stress symptoms<\/a>.<\/p>\n They let you step outside your own problems: <\/strong>When extra stressed, take your dog for a quick 10-minute walk. Seeing your pup appreciate the little things as you stroll will help you do the same.<\/p>\n