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Your pet may give you better mental and physical health

by Laura Hand

Posted: 04.28.2012 at 12:15 PM

Laura Hand

Laura Hand anchors CNY Central's Weekend Today in Central New York.

Read more: Local, News, Community, Health, Pets, Dog, Dog Walking, Pet Benefits

Kids with dogs less likely to be overweight

Some dogs actually work at helping humans. Turns out all, and other pets as well, help keep us healthier

Benefits of a pet?
A whole series of studies shows they're worth the price of pet food, according to SUNY Upstate Psychologist Dr. Rich O'Neill.
Here are some of the plusses:
>Children in families with a dog are less likely to be overweight (thanks to walks & playing together)
>People who walk dogs have lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol
>Pets are an 'opening' to connect to other people and reduce loneliness
>Pets give unconditional love, which makes humans feel good.

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