Pets & Your Health

by David Horkey | Oct 31, 2007

It goes without saying that pets make great companions for people of all ages. Animals enrich our emotional lives on a daily basis by giving us unconditional love and support and asking little in return. You might be surprised, however, to learn how much of an impact pets have on our physical well-being. Scientifi c studies now show that animals not only keep us company but also make us happier and healthier throughout our lives. 

Many studies of the animal-human bond use blood pressure to gauge physical benefits. In each case, interaction with pets