Did You Know That Pets Are Good For Your Health?

Conversations about health and healthcare usually revolve around what to eat, how much to exercise, healthcare insurance, or maybe new technologies.

But sometimes the most simple solutions to better health are right in front of us. Owning a pet may be one of those solutions, according to many studies.

Of course, we all know that pet owners have many reasons for owning pets. For example, pets offer companionship, security, and happiness.

But you can also count health benefits as a benefit to having a pet. This article from Health.com gives 12 great reasons as to why owning a pet is great for your health. Among the reasons are better fitness, help with depression, and lower blood pressure.

Recently I found two abandoned kittens and took them home. This experience made me want to share this article with you.

The Mobile SPCA always has pets for adoption, and the process to acquire a new pet is quite simple.

Great health can be obtained through many strategies. Owning a pet might not be at the top of the list of those strategies, but studies indicate it can have a measurable effect on your health.