Thursday, June 4, 2009

Pets bring health, happiness and healing

A growing body of evidence confirms the holistic health benefits people gain from animals, including social, mental, physical, psychological and emotional health.

While we know the health benefits of animals can include a reduction in blood pressure, reduced risk of heart disease, increased sense of well-being and an increased feeling of connectedness to their community, what is less known is the value of animal-assisted interventions for children.

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