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Live Healthy Live Well Team Shares Benefits of Companion Animals

It has been documented for many years that companion animals – dogs, cats, rabbits, and birds – help people live longer and healthier lives. Some of the medical benefits a person may experience from owning a companion animal include lowered blood pressure, decreased stress, reduced bone loss, lowered cholesterol levels, and improved blood circulation. Read more about the benefits of companion animals on one's health here.