The Benefits of Having a Pet

Posted on April 23rd, 2012 by admin in Uncategorized

The benefits of having pets are numerous according to healthcare and support experts and medical professionals. Pets bring all sorts of healthy advantages to us, some of them surprising. The healing benefit of pets is no surprise to hospitals across the nation, where pets regularly visit patients. In hospitals with pet-patrols, you’ll find dogs of all breeds wearing name tags, strolling along hospital corridors and even laying in patient’s beds. Sometime the dog’s handler will have them sit in chairs next to patients too. Pets leave a trail of smiles behind them. The effects of pets on our health have been tracked for 25 years; reporting confirms that living with pets is a benefit in many ways.

Pets can reduce depression. Studies show that having, loving, and caring for a pet reduced depression by up to 50% over those who don’t have, love, or care for a pet. The same studies showed that stress is reduced when a loving pet is in the household. Reports have indicated that the use of mood-altering drugs can be reduced when a pet is loved and a steady companion to those who are depressed or stressed.

Walking is good for us; increases those good chemicals and give us a boost. We walk more when we have dogs. Pets increase our enjoyment and relax us. When we relax, our body’s natural feel-good chemicals rise; playing around with a pet can boost those natural chemicals. It could be the exercise more than the pet, but too many other benefits are tied to having a pet to doubt research.

Pets are good for those who have had heart attacks. A study following male heart attack victims showed that following the heart attack recovery, males who had pets showed lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels than those who didn’t have a pet.

A pet is the perfect icebreaker according to many people whose pets have led them to meeting the perfect spouse. Pets are good for our love lives and help those who are shy. Many a shy pet-owner has hooked up with their future husband or wife because of walking their dog. Sometimes called a marriage-magnet, pets are almost like babies when it comes to attracting members of the opposite sex.

Pets, particularly those like cats that need little upkeep are perfect for the elderly. It’s been stated that pets bring incredible amounts of love and pleasure to aging people’s lives. Regularly, elderly people are all alone and a pet brings a feeling of being needed to these folks. A perfect fit.

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Behind the scenes \”The Lion King\”

Posted on April 22nd, 2012 by admin in Uncategorized



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Virginia business briefs for Feb. 16

Posted on April 15th, 2012 by admin in Uncategorized

Virginia Tourism Corp. chief to return to W.Va.

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Richmond area in line for a rainy day

Posted on April 7th, 2012 by admin in Uncategorized

Today’s forecast calls for a 90 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11 a.m., with a projected afternoon high near 57 degrees.



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Man jailed after leading state police on brief pursuit in Henrico

Posted on April 1st, 2012 by admin in Uncategorized

A man faces four charges after Virginia State Police say he led them on a brief pursuit this morning on Interstates 64 and 295 in eastern Henrico County.



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What’s a Sistah 2 Do? ? Performance

Posted on March 25th, 2012 by admin in Uncategorized

Preview a scene performance from four of the actos of tomorrow’s one-night showing of ‘What’s a Sistah 2 Do?’ Find out how to purchase your tickets before they’re sold out!

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Virginia business briefs for Feb. 16

Posted on March 19th, 2012 by admin in Uncategorized

Virginia Tourism Corp. chief to return to W.Va.

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Man jailed after leading state police on brief pursuit in Henrico

Posted on March 11th, 2012 by admin in Uncategorized

A man faces four charges after Virginia State Police say he led them on a brief pursuit this morning on Interstates 64 and 295 in eastern Henrico County.



http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/2012/feb/16/man-jailed-after-leading-state-police-brief-pursui-ar-1693842/

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Richmond area in line for a rainy day

Posted on March 11th, 2012 by admin in Uncategorized

Today’s forecast calls for a 90 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11 a.m., with a projected afternoon high near 57 degrees.



http://www2.timesdispatch.com/weather/2012/feb/16/richmond-area-line-rainy-day-ar-1693598/

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Ex-Meadowbrook High dean faces solicitation charge

Posted on March 5th, 2012 by admin in Uncategorized

Stephen S. Floyd was among 58 people arrested in a three-day undercover operation that targeted prostitution-related crimes in Chesterfield.



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