For dog fans, it has been proven how their presence benefits us on a mental and cerebral level.
In Argentina, it is practically a tradition to have pets at home. In fact, we are one of the countries with the most domestic animals, being the dog and the cat the most popular for their practicality and the excellent ability they have to adapt to different environments and families.
Having furry friends in the home brings many benefits, both for the animal and the owner. It has been shown to help physical and mental health. The dogs They stand out for their friendly personality and positive energy that they bring to any environment, but scientists gave a greater argument in favor of having them at home.
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The great benefit of interacting with dogs that few know
Onyoo Yoofrom Konkuk University in South Korea, investigated how different daily activities that people do with their dogs can positively affect the mind and body. Among them were playing with them, taking them for walks, combing their hair, feeding them and grooming them. Additionally, the researchers measured brain activity and emotional responses using electroencephalography electrodes (EEG). With this it was possible to register the electrical activity that the brain had of people when they interacted with different animals.
The final results were truly surprising for the specialists, since they were able to demonstrate that with daily activities with a dog, individuals they relaxed and their mood and stress improved. The men and women who participated in the study also noted that being with the selected pets left them less fatigued, depressed and stressed.
Source: Ambito
