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For the Love of Pets - 5 Great Reasons to Have One
Animals have a way of bringing joy into our lives and making us smile, no matter your age. About half the households in the U.S. are pet owners because of this. The holiday season is the most popular time that pets are brought home as gifts. People are well-intentioned when they do this and need to remember it’s a big commitment and responsibility. Training, particularly for dogs, is important to bring...
November 22, 2015
​The Anti-Aging Benefits of Having Pets
Pets...benefit or burden? Both, I guess, but does the advantage of having a pet and all that means outweigh the effort that it takes to make the relationship work? We baby boomers are getting older, no surprise there, but the surprise to many of us is that many of us are living alone. Huge changes. Perhaps loss of a spouse, financial constraints or health issues. A pet to share one’s life can create...
March 13, 2015
Do Dog Owners Live Longer?
Wellness Tip:- Physicians and researchers from the National Institute of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, have performed studies concerning the benefits of human/animal relationships. One study involved more than 400 participants who had a history of heart disease. One year after suffering a heart attack, canine owners had a higher survival rate. Research involving 240 couples determined that households...
November 24, 2014