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Did You Say That Dogs Are Good for Your Heart?

It's No Surprise: Owning Man's Best Friend is Good for Your Heart

It shouldn't come as a surprise to any pet lover that dogs are good for your health. Beyond the benefits of getting you up and moving for their daily walks, just the simple joy of their companionship makes a human's heart emotionally stronger. Now the American Heart Association is chiming in with their respected opinion: owning a dog is proven to help reduce heart disease.

This article from last week's New York Times recounts the association's findings in more detail. But, as I already mentioned, having a dog or two by your side is a good thing for both your heart and your home. http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/05/09/heart-association-weighs-in-on-pets/

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