Top 5 Health Benefits of Owning a PetBy: Sarah Grace McCandless for HowStuffWorks
 Introduction
An apple a day may or may not actually keep the doctor away, but what about an animal a day? Now, that's a different story. In fact, when it comes to pet ownership, there are a number of proven health benefits for people, including physical, mental and emotional improvements, from enhancing social skills to decreasing a person's risk of heart attack. Keep reading to find out five reasons to open your home to a furry friend, and why doing so might be just what the doctor ordered. GET STARTED >> No. 5: Breathe Easier |
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