Diabetic Living Australia

Heeling POWER

Zooeyia isn’t the name of the newest social media influencer or a celebrity. Pronounced ‘zoo-AY-uh’, it’s the notion that pets are beneficial for human health – and it has plenty of proof to bark it up.

A University of Maryland School of Nursing study found that heart-attack survivors who owned pets tended to live longer than those without furry (or finned, scaled or feathered) friends. Several other studies suggest the simple act of stroking a dog or cat can lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Pet owners may even visit the doctor less frequently than their pet-free peers.

Palling around with a pug, cuddling a kitty or taking care of a turtle

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