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
When we visit our family doctor, it’s often to make sure that we are okay physically. Either we are getting an annual physical done or we are there to heal from an illness. Much of our mental health is related to our physical health and yet we tend to ignore that part of ourselves. When we are not feeling well mentally, it will manifest itself physically. Here are a few things to consider when it comes to taking care of you entirely.