Question 403 of 433
Do pets and time in nature really help?
The short answer
The evidence is observational but consistent. Dog owners have about 24 percent lower death rates in pooled studies, probably because dogs make you walk and make you less alone.
Time in green space is linked to lower blood pressure, better mood, and better sleep. Morning daylight sets your body clock. None of this requires a prescription, a subscription, or a device.
“This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship.” From the book’s medical disclaimer. Full disclaimer
OBSERVATIONAL — Pet ownership and green space correlate with health; selection and social factors limit causal claims.Evidence grade (draft mapping)CObservationalPart 27, Q403 · Part sources
From Longevity Unmasked by Afshine Ash Emrani, MD, FACC. Medical disclaimer. This book is for education. It is not medical advice, and reading it does not make you my patient or create a doctor-patient relationship. Nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Medicine is personal: a test, drug, supplement, or exercise plan that helps one person can harm another. Do not start, stop, or change any medication or treatment because of something you read in these pages. Talk with a licensed clinician who knows your history first. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911. The author disclaims responsibility for any loss or harm arising from use of the information in this book.