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10 Ways Dogs Keep Us Mentally & Physically Fit

Written by: Scott H
Scott Haiduc is the Director of Publishing for iHeartDogs, iHeartCats and The Hero Company. When not working, Scott spends his time on the farm, taking care of his animals and crops.Read more
| Published on October 24, 2014

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!

Image source: @gonzaloGarciaJaubert via Flickr
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