Studies explain the effectiveness of pets as therapy. They also showed that playing with an animal is tied to decreased heart rate and blood pressure.
This is because oxytocin, besides inhibiting the release of stress hormones, also plays a role in the cardio-respiratory system.It slows someone’s breathing rhythm and heart rate, thus reducing blood pressure.
Oxytocin can help the body heal, either physically or psychologically, whenever it needs to. For example, it allows the body to create new cells, making people’s bodies healthier.
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