This news will probably come as no surprise if you're a dog owner, but it's worth telling someone you know who's considering adoption: Pet ownership is good for your health.
The Washington Post reported recently that our pets can help us lead healthier lives, and not just because we enjoy taking them for walks - although that helps.
In a study funded by the National Institutes of Health, it was found that of 421 adults who had suffered heart attacks, those who owned dogs were significantly more likely to still be alive one year later than those who didn't.
Various other studies have shown that we get more exercise from walking our dogs (I can vouch for that), and that we enjoy more social interactions because of people we meet through our dogs. Some studies also indicate that owning a pet lowers heart rates and blood pressure.
But I bet you already knew that.
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