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If you are having issues with getting a Good Night’s sleep, there is now a better way to get a better sleep at night. Your dog may be able to help you with your problem.
What is the study all about?
According to Mayo Clinic, keeping your dog in your bedroom can improve the quality and quantity of your sleep. The scientists of Mayo Clinic conducted a study in order to determine whether the man’s best friend can contribute to the quality of sleep. 40 healthy adults with no diagnosed sleep disorders together with their pets were examined for a series of five months.
Each subject and their dogs wore devices that can detect their daily activities and track their sleep patterns every night.
After the results came out, the scientists of Mayo Clinic determined that those who kept dogs in the places where they slept experienced better sleep quality compared to those who did not keep their dogs in their bedroom. However, the study also found out that those who snuggle with their pets in bed suffered lower sleep quality. The study showed that to get a better quality of sleep, dogs should be kept inside your bedroom and not in your bed.
A lot of people who sleep with their pets find it more comfort and sense of security when their pets are around.
Other benefits of keeping a pet
According to Khaleej Times, spending time with a pet every day is considered as a therapy for humans. A pet can reduce the feeling of seclusion and promotes well-being. Taking care of a pet also improves a sense of accomplishment and happiness.
Exposing a child at a young age with pets can also reduce his probability of suffering from allergies as he grows up.
A pet can also give meaning to an older person’s life by decreasing the feeling of loneliness and isolation and provides companionship.
A specialist from the Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi also said that dogs could help drive away health problems. According to Dr. Omar, when building a relationship with it, your pets can understand your feelings and emotions.
As you interact with your pet every day, you are improving your emotional health. It also helps to lower down your blood pressure, asthma, and allergies, reducing your risks of getting a heart attack.
Instead of spending time in front of your laptop surfing the internet or watching TV, walking and playing with your dog at least once a day can help you become physically fit and can help you stay away from diseases.
