Ever notice how your pet lifts your stress?

Created By RISC | 4 years ago

Last modified date : 2 years ago

“Pet therapy” is used treat stress and depression. US universities studied the effects on students who spend time relaxing with pets like dogs or cats. After just 10 minutes, their levels of cortisol, the ‘stress hormone’, plunged.

So if you feel stressed by the COVID-19 outbreak and are fed up with being stuck at home, “pet therapy” could be worth trying. If you have any pets at home, share your experiences by commenting below.

Information credit: Washington State University