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11-18-2017, 08:29 AM
If you're single, get a dog — it could make you live longer
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A huge study out of Sweden provides some major fodder for your "pro" column about getting a dog.*
Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden found that dog owners have better cardiovascular health compared to those without pooches — and live longer.
SEE ALSO: This fancy pop-up sushi bar for dogs proves we're now subservient to our pets (http://mashable.com/2017/11/14/dog-sushi-bar/)
The research published Friday in the Scientific Reports (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-16118-6#author-information) journal looked at benefits of dog ownership and found the friendly pets may help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, other health problems, and *even death.*
Even more telling was the reduced death risk for those living alone. Single? Get a dog to stave off death. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2017/11/17/dog-health-death-study-sweden/)
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A huge study out of Sweden provides some major fodder for your "pro" column about getting a dog.*
Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden found that dog owners have better cardiovascular health compared to those without pooches — and live longer.
SEE ALSO: This fancy pop-up sushi bar for dogs proves we're now subservient to our pets (http://mashable.com/2017/11/14/dog-sushi-bar/)
The research published Friday in the Scientific Reports (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-16118-6#author-information) journal looked at benefits of dog ownership and found the friendly pets may help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease, other health problems, and *even death.*
Even more telling was the reduced death risk for those living alone. Single? Get a dog to stave off death. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2017/11/17/dog-health-death-study-sweden/)
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