The Power of Pets: Therapeutic benefits of animal interaction
September 3, 2019
Discover the therapeutic benefits of animal interaction. Perhaps we always knew it, but the proof is in! Studies suggest that pets are good for your heart – in every sense of the word. Interacting with animals has been shown to lower cortisol (a stress-related hormone) levels and blood pressure, reduce loneliness and boost your mood....
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate, the Yuggera, Turrbal, Yugarabul, Jagera and Yugambeh peoples. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A collaborative venture
Logan Healthy Living is a Lifestyle Management Program created by UQ Health Care and funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland. Our success is made possible through the support of participating organisations, including The University of Queensland and Griffith University.
