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Title: Do dogs provide health benefits? Believe it or not they do! Post by: cmedaily (banned user) on February 21, 2007, 02:26: AM Do dogs provide health benefits? Believe it or not they do!
It has been proven that dog owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels than non-dog owners. These factors, in turn, reduce the chance of cardiovascular diseases. In fact, just stroking a pet has long been known to reduce blood pressure. Furthermore, a study from the New York State University concluded that these benefits continue even without the pet being present! http://www.freewebs.com/dogs-pets/ |