Diane Lang, MA is a therapist, adjunct professor and author. She has worked with patients and therapy dogs and has seen firsthand the health benefits. Here are 10 reasons why a dog is good for your mental and physical health.
#1 – Help Reduce Stress
Petting your dog is a great way to reduce the stress hormone cortisol. In addition, a few minutes of petting a dog each day revs up the production of serotonin which helps us relax!
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