Forbes Living and Why We Need Pets in Our Lives

Stress Buster

Pets bring more to our lives than just happiness. They bring peace of mind, security and improve our health. Forbes Living shares why we need pets in our lives.

A warm, purring cat on your lap can lower stress and blood pressure. The companionship of a dog can ease loneliness. Watching a fish swim relaxes the mind. Those are just the three most popular pets in the country.  Imagine what an iguana can do.  Researchers now have proof that our pets affect our health. In fact, the experts found that pets profoundly change the biochemistry of our brain.

Researchers in South Africa found that when people stroked and spoke to their dogs, it doubled the level of oxytocin in the blood. Oxytocin increases maternal instincts. The activity with pets also raised levels of beta endorphins, the natural painkillers runners crave, and dopamine – known as the “reward” hormone.  To add more credence that pets are great for everyone’s health – serotonin levels raise to healthy levels when pets are around and we interact with them.  

It is easy for us to understand why pet therapy dogs and pet assisting dogs, as well as other pets, can be a panacea for those who manage chronic health and mental conditions daily.  Forbes Living suggests adopting a pet from an animal shelter. The rewards for the animal and the owner double and it’s good for everyone.

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Forbes Living TV Asks Readers about Live Performances on TV

Did you catch the live performance of “Peter Pan” on NBC last night? Do you watch live shows like that when they air? Forbes Living TV wants to know what readers think about these types of performances.

There have been several live performances on television this year.  We’re talking about the totally live, see as they are being performed right now shows. Is this something you appreciate and take time to tune in and watch? Or do you prefer a traditional scripted program or reality show? The entertainment industry is coming up with new ways to entertain the viewing public these days.  There are more Internet programs, mobile clips to view and enjoy, live musical performances, reality type TV programs and of course, sports.

Forbes Living TV wants to know what you like to watch on TV. Tell us what you think about the programming you see regularly. What do you like and don’t like?  We admit we didn’t catch the live “Peter Pan” performance recently.  It’s Christmas movie season and we were all caught up in that.

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