Mark Roemer Talks About Pets and if They Prolong Your Life

Introduction

A friend who loves you unconditionally is one of the greatest comforts in life. In this fast-paced world, there is always a dearth of spending time with your close ones. If you have a pet at home, you come back from work to be received by a happy friend who is always there for you and ready to shower you with hugs and love, no matter what. Mark Roemer thinks that having a pet has many benefits and can prolong your life as well.

 

The Discussion

Let’s see how pets can positively affect our health below:

 

  1. Reduces depression - Studies have shown that a pet promotes positivity and happiness in the owner and helps to fight depression. The feeling that there is someone dependent on you for food and water, triggers the caring attitude in you and you feel wanted. On the other hand, the love and bond you share with your pet do wonders to boost your happiness. This helps you have a better and happier life and a greater lifespan.

 

  1. Encourages more exercise - If you happen to own a pet, you know how much time to devote to care for it. Taking them for long walks is a mandatory affair. Playing with them is another activity you need to indulge in. All this involves a lot of physical exercise on your part as well. Running or jogging with your pet, jumping and rolling while playing, are all good for promoting healthy metabolism of your own body. A healthy body and a happy mind help to increase your lifespan.

 

  1. Promotes better sleep - Studies have revealed that pet owners have an innate sense of comfort and increased well-being. They tend to have deeper and better sleep than others. Those with pets for a housemate are less likely to die from cardiovascular diseases or other physical ailments.

 

  1. Having a sense of purpose - People with chronic diseases or those who are aged and lonely, find a lifesaver in the form of a pet. Pets give them a sense of purpose in life, as they know their furry friend is reliant on them for their feed and water and on an emotional connect. This extends the lifespan of the aged and people suffering from some serious ailment. It is a mutual love that makes them go far. Feeling unneeded and of no use has been identified as a key factor in deaths and even suicides.

 

  1. Social catalyst - Pets act as a social catalyst, promoting social connection and conversation with people. This interaction helps to boost the mental wellbeing of a person and leads to the development of communal belonging. Thus, the role of pets is seen to have a strong connection with individual longevity owing to social connectedness.

 

Conclusion

People who choose to have pets, see them as family. They add richness to the quality of life with their simplicity and innocence. Mark Roemer agrees that until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.