Pets are trusted companions who can make us laugh, calm us down when we’re stressed, and lift our spirits when we’re sad. So it’s no surprise that the healing effects of pet therapy can help our heart health, too. According to studies by the National Institutes of Health, discussed in Healthline, owning a pet may improve your heart and lung function and reduce your chances of dying from heart disease.
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