A dog is definitely a man’s best friend. As dog-lovers, every day we realize how our four-legged kids fill our lives with companionship and entertainment. But what few of us are aware of is that dogs have that extraordinary power to make us healthier.
Here are 10 surprising health benefits of having a dog:
1. Keeps you safe from allergies and eczema:
Contrary to the myth that dog fur triggers an allergy, researchers have found that living with dogs make your immune system stronger thereby keeping various allergies and eczema at bay.
In his research, University of Wisconsin-Madison pediatrician James E. Gern found having a pet at home lowers the risk of developing allergies in children by 33%.
