Can Pets Make Us Healthier?

Everybody seems to love pets for many reasons, but turns out they might also affect our lifespans. So are pets really better for our health?

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Read More:
Dog ownership and the risk of cardiovascular disease and death – a nationwide cohort study
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-16118-6

Owning a dog cuts risk of heart attacks and other fatal diseases, study shows
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2017/nov/17/owning-a-dog-cuts-risk-of-heart-attacks-and-other-fatal-diseases-study-shows

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https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2017/08/cats-pets-health-benefits/536304/
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