New poll shows pets are good for middle-aged and older adults

The bond between people and their pets is especially important as adults start to get older. That's the finding of a University of Michigan National Poll on Aging. WWJ's Pat Vitale learned more about the report from Dr. Preeti Malani. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

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