About two-thirds of U.S. households own at least one pet. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says those pet owners, on average, are in better shape that non-owners. Here are six ways pets improve your physical and mental health.
It’s been one of those days. The boss wasn’t happy, traffic was a nightmare and you’ve had a fight with your best friend. But then it happens. You walk through the front door and are greeted by a wagging tail or a quiet purr. That sudden wave of calm that just came over you is not your imagination. Your four-legged friend, or any other pet, is actually good for your mental and physical health.
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