FuzzyAga
05-28-2009, 12:05 AM
Yeah, this is definitely miscellaneous.
I was reading a book review: "Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human Animal Bond" Meg Daley Olmert, Sid Perkins Da Capo Press, 2009.
Her research has found that there is a definite neurochemical benefit that floods our bloodstream when we stroke a pet. The benefit is that when oxytocin is released, we feel calm and peaceful. Pet owners as a group tend to fare better emotionally and physically than do people who aren't pet owners. People who don't have pets tend to be nervous and depressed.
That's why I love Juanita and Petey and need frequent beak kisses from Juanita! I'm hooked on oxytocin! :)
I was reading a book review: "Made for Each Other: The Biology of the Human Animal Bond" Meg Daley Olmert, Sid Perkins Da Capo Press, 2009.
Her research has found that there is a definite neurochemical benefit that floods our bloodstream when we stroke a pet. The benefit is that when oxytocin is released, we feel calm and peaceful. Pet owners as a group tend to fare better emotionally and physically than do people who aren't pet owners. People who don't have pets tend to be nervous and depressed.
That's why I love Juanita and Petey and need frequent beak kisses from Juanita! I'm hooked on oxytocin! :)