David R. Hamilton PhD – I have a new family member – a 14-week-old puppy named, Daisy. In the spirit of how much she has added to my life already, I thought I’d share some health insights and scientific research on how animals benefit our mental and physical health.
When I first began writing this blog, I originally had ‘dogs’ in the title place of animals, but I shortly discovered that many of the studies applied equally well to any animals that we develop a bond with.
So here’s 5 reasons why animals are good for your health, with accompanying scientific research where available to back them up, plus a few extra specific benefits at the end (for children with autism spectrum disorder and children at risk of developing allergies). Continue reading
Sometimes it all seems hopeless. From partisan politics ruling the prime time news lineup to disasters happening all around the globe, it’s easy to get into a bit of a funk from time to time. But here’s the truth: there are many different ways you can find happiness in life, even when all is lost. Follow these 5 tips to live a happy and carefree life, even while our country plummets into madness.