A 12-year research study conducted with 3.4 million adult Swedes showed that people who had a dog had a 20% lower risk of dying during the study.
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Keeping an animal in the house, especially a dog, can keep us healthier. Especially for children, the microorganisms that dogs bring in from outside helps strengthen our immune system.
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The loss of a pet can cause grief equal to or more than the loss of a family member or friend. Find out why, and how you can help heal.
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Recent research has shown that allowing your pet animal to sleep in bed with you may help you sleep better.
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Recent scientific research shows that dog owners experience a rise in oxytocin hormone levels after eye contact with their pet dogs. Oxytocin has been called the love hormone. Increased levels can improve our physical and mental health.
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Owning a cat or particularly a dog seems to lead to better heart health.
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In the past twenty years, there has been a huge increase in the number of CT and the newer PET…