u/cryoderrick

For all dog lovers: since stress ie cortisol levels, is one of the main drivers (maybe the number one driver) of longevity, owning a dog imo is a major hack for a fulfilled life. They force you to maintain a min. level of activity (come rain or snow, dog has to walk) and are a massive stress reliever (there’s nothing more calming than cuddling your dog after a stressful day of work). Consequently, dog longevity and human longevity are intertwined (a bold hypothesis, I know). The survey below is from a group out of Japan researching dog nutrition and how it relates to longevity. For any dog lovers: please take a look. It’s completely anonymous and takes about 3 min: Dog longevity survey