Owning A Dog Could Lower Your Risk Of Dying Early By 24%

Dogs help reduce the risk of dying early by 24%. Researchers found that dog ownership was associated with a 24-per cent reduced risk of death from any cause among the general public, and a 33 per cent lower risk of death among heart attack survivors who live alone, according to the reports, published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. How dogs can help you live longer? Also see: Can dogs detect health issues in humans?