Everyone (well, nearly everyone) loves a warm puppy. Now there is evidence that contact with a dog (or cat) does much more for us than just give us a good feeling.
Pet owners are more likely to survive a heart attack than people who don't have pets. The presence of dogs and cats can lower blood pressure and boost our bodies' abiliy to fight disease. Pets have also been shown to reduce the incidence of antisocial behavior in teens and children who are troubled.
Read more about this fascinating subject at U.S. News and World Report. You can also learn more about the animal-human connection at the Delta Society.
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