Two new studies by the American Heart Association have been recently published. The studies suggest that dog ownership is linked with an increased likelihood of a longer life, especially to people who have previously had a heart attack or stroke. This makes dog-owning even better!
In a study of dog-owning and non-dog owning survivors of heart attacks or strokes, researchers determined that dog owners across the board experienced lower rates of death from heart attacks or strokes. The study was conducted in Sweden between 2001 and 2012 using the country's National Patient Register.
Dog owners in the study tended to have a "better outcome after a major cardiovascular event," the researchers found, although the study did not prove cause and effect. The reason could be due to an increase in physical activity and decrease in depression and loneliness among dog owners, which previous studies have confirmed.
More details of this study over at CBS News.
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Or cats?
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Seems I've heard this before. Decades ago. But who am I to stop companies from spending money on things that have already been proven.
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I'd guess it all comes down to feedback. Whether it's a cat, dog, or a dedicated compatible spouse. Long as someone is motivating you to exist and share goals, you're going to be more active and and thus live longer. Keeps the blood flowing.
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