Study: Owning a dog is good for your health
<p>A new study says people who own a dog have a lower risk of death.</p>
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Nov 20, 2017, 4:50 PM
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A new study says people who own a dog have a lower risk of death.
According to researchers, dog owners have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death.
It’s especially true for people who live alone with a dog.
The study suggests one of the reasons dog owners live longer is because they walk more.
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