【英语时差8,16】饲养宠物有益身心（下）

People with pets have been found to have lower cholesterol¹ and triglyceride levels than people with no pets, even when matched for weight, diets, and smoking habits. Just the presence² of a dog during a medical testing situation, like a physical exam or heart stress test, resulted in lower blood pressure and heart rates in both adults and children. Companion animals have also been beneficial in nursing homes.In facilities where animals became part of the therapy³, the use of prescription⁴ drugs and care costs dropped. Even for elderly persons living at home, those with pets had fewer health problems and medical appointments. Most people do not invite pets into their home for the health benefits, but it may not be long before doctors start saying: adopt two dogs and call me in the morning.

1 cholesterol   

n.（U）胆固醇

参考例句：

• There is cholesterol in the cell of body.人体细胞里有胆固醇。
• They are determining the serum-protein and cholesterol levels.他们正在测定血清蛋白和胆固醇的浓度。

2 presence   

n.出席；到场；存在

参考例句：

• Her presence lent an air of respectability to the occasion.她的到场使那种场合增添了崇高的气氛。
• His presence is indicative of his willingness to help.他的出席表示他愿意帮忙。

3 therapy   

n.治疗；疗法

参考例句：

• The doctor said she should be given a physical therapy.医生说她应该进行理疗。
• She will need to have the therapy repeated every few months.她将需要每隔几个月就进行一次治疗。

4 prescription   

n.处方，开药；指示，规定

参考例句：

• The physician made a prescription against sea- sickness for him.医生给他开了个治晕船的药方。
• The drug is available on prescription only.这种药只能凭处方购买。