Dog Owners May Live Longer, According To 2 New Studies
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A second meta-analysis reviewed data on 3.8 million patients from 10 other studies, and it showed that dog owners experienced a 24% reduced risk of death from all causes compared to non-dog-owners, as well as a 65% reduced risk of death following a heart attack a 31% reduced risk of death due to cardiovascular problems.
Although these studies don’t prove causation, they’re still an indication that man’s best friend might be good for our physical well-being.
Dr. Martha Gulati, editor-in-chief of CardioSmart.org, the American College of Cardiology’s patient education platform, encourages her patients to get dogs if they are able to properly care for them, because of the health benefits they can provide.
If you don’t think you’re up for the intense commitment of time and care that a puppy may require, Gulati suggests adopting an older dog in need of a home.
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