20 Things You Can Learn From YouR Pet
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20 THINGS YOU CAN LEARN FROM YOUR PETS
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Forget Multitasking
When dogs have a job to do, they give it their undivided attention. It turns out people should probably do the same.Stanford researchers found that attention and memory suffer in those who juggle work, email, and web-surfing, compared to those who focus on one task at a time. Other studies suggest employees actually losetime when multitasking.
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Take Naps
You won't catch your pet going from dawn to dusk without any shut-eye. There's good evidence humans can benefit from catnaps, too. A study involvingabout 24,000 people indicates regular nappers are 37% less likely to die from heart disease than people who nap only occasionally. Short naps can also enhance alertness and job performance.
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Whether you've got four legs or two, walking is one of the safest, easiest ways to burn calories and boost heart health. Taking regular walks can also help you:
• Fightdepression.
• Lose weight.
• Lower your risk for type 2 diabetes.
• Lower the risk of breast and colon cancer.
• Keep your bones strong.
• Keep your mind sharp.
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CultivateFriendships
People are social animals, and friendships have measurable health benefits. Researchers in Australia followed 1,500 older people for 10 years. Those with the most friends were 22% lesslikely to die than those with the fewest friends.
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Live in the Moment
Living in the moment may be one of the most important lessons we can learn from our pets. In a study called "AWandering Mind Is an Unhappy Mind," Harvard psychologists conclude that people are happiest when doing activities that keep the mind focused, such as sex or exercise. Planning, reminiscing, or thinkingabout anything other than the current activity can undermine happiness.
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Don't Hold a Grudge
Part of living in the moment is letting bygones be bygones. Let go of old grudges, and you'll...
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Forget Multitasking
When dogs have a job to do, they give it their undivided attention. It turns out people should probably do the same.Stanford researchers found that attention and memory suffer in those who juggle work, email, and web-surfing, compared to those who focus on one task at a time. Other studies suggest employees actually losetime when multitasking.
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Take Naps
You won't catch your pet going from dawn to dusk without any shut-eye. There's good evidence humans can benefit from catnaps, too. A study involvingabout 24,000 people indicates regular nappers are 37% less likely to die from heart disease than people who nap only occasionally. Short naps can also enhance alertness and job performance.
[pic]Walk Every Day
Whether you've got four legs or two, walking is one of the safest, easiest ways to burn calories and boost heart health. Taking regular walks can also help you:
• Fightdepression.
• Lose weight.
• Lower your risk for type 2 diabetes.
• Lower the risk of breast and colon cancer.
• Keep your bones strong.
• Keep your mind sharp.
[pic]
CultivateFriendships
People are social animals, and friendships have measurable health benefits. Researchers in Australia followed 1,500 older people for 10 years. Those with the most friends were 22% lesslikely to die than those with the fewest friends.
[pic]
Live in the Moment
Living in the moment may be one of the most important lessons we can learn from our pets. In a study called "AWandering Mind Is an Unhappy Mind," Harvard psychologists conclude that people are happiest when doing activities that keep the mind focused, such as sex or exercise. Planning, reminiscing, or thinkingabout anything other than the current activity can undermine happiness.
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Don't Hold a Grudge
Part of living in the moment is letting bygones be bygones. Let go of old grudges, and you'll...
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