Anyone wanting to live longer and cut their risk of suffering from heart disease might want to consider getting a pet.
The American Heart Association (AHA) issued a scientific statement on Thursday saying owning a pet may help to decrease a person's risk of suffering from heart disease and is linked with lower levels of obesity, blood pressure and cholesterol.
Having a dog is the best excuse for getting out and about. When you have a pet you meet the nicest of people and both you and your pet get healthy exercise......everyone wins