Is Time with Pets Good for our Cardiovascular Health? The surprising results of 129 studies on dogs’ effect on human health.

https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/sc_herzog_comphealth/ The well-studied health benefits (of pet ownership) are claimed to be much greater than the research results actually support. For example, it is claimed that a beloved dog will lower a person’s blood pressure, reduce stress hormones, calm anxiety, and even make it easier to interact with other human beings. A recent systematic review indicate that the physiological effects of interacting with a pet may not be as strong as is commonly reported