Many families have trouble deciding whether or not to get a pet. However,it's worth(值得的) taking the time to pick the right pet.
Some pets can make people more active. A group of researchers did a study that looked at how people exercised. The study included people who had dogs at home and people who did not. The researchers found that the dog owners exercised more often and for a longer time. Dogs depend on their owners to take them for walks or throw a ball to them. These activities provide exercise for pet owners.
Many people's health problems come from experiencing stress (紧张). Having a pet in the house makes them feel less stressed. Pets have also provided hospital patients with companionship. Researchers monitored patients at a hospital that allowed pets in patients' rooms. They compared patients who spent a lot of time with a pet with those who did not. The researchers studied how long it took for each patient's condition to improve. They found that having a pet around helped people get better faster. Pets make people calm,and calm patients get better more quickly.
Many people believe that pets cause allergies(过敏) in children. However,one surprising health benefit (好处) researchers have discovered goes against this belief. It turns out that having a pet can help keep kids from getting allergies. In 2011,a study was done in Detroit on babies who had been around pets from birth to age one. The children studied had a smaller chance of becoming allergic to pets as they got older. Young children are less likely to get pet allergies if they get to know pets when they are young.
Pets can make people feel happy and also keep away feelings of loneliness. Research has shown that pets provide social support. People experience feelings of loneliness less often when they have a pet at home. Pets can give meaning and a sense of purpose to people's lives.
Everyone who lets a furry friend into their home can enjoy the many benefits of having a pet. Stop by an animal shelter (收容所),and see which pet might be right for you and your family.