Your dog could be the secret to detecting health issues, from migraines to Parkinson's Our beloved dogs have proven to be more than man's best friend, as they can astonishingly identify illnesses from migraines to melanoma and even Parkinson’s.
Researchers at Queen’s University, Belfast, discovered that dogs can pick up on subtle changes in the smell of sweat and breath in humans when their blood pressure is raised, compared to when they’re relaxed.
Taking painkillers early in an attack can help ease their severity and length, so it could be particularly handy to have a pup around, as it seems they can provide early warnings.
In one US study, over half of sufferers noticed a change in their dogs’ habits shortly before the onset of a migraine, with the canines sitting closer to them or pawing at them.
But away from their undeniable affection and sometimes mischievous behaviour, our dogs can be the secret to our health woes.
