Dog ownership is associated with a 24% reduction in risk of all-cause mortality, reports this meta-analysis(open in new tab) of 10 studies with over 3.8 million participants.
An even greater (up to 65%) reduction in risk of all-cause mortality was seen in patients with previous coronary events who lived in a house with dogs
Pet ownership has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system
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