Adopting a pet keeps you young at heart
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Adopting a pet can do more than just fill your home with joy; it can also keep you feeling youthful. Statistics show that 60% of dog owners achieve the recommended weekly exercise targets, due to the increased physical activity and social interaction. The American Heart Association has endorsed dog ownership as a means to prevent cardiovascular disease and to improve blood pressure. Additionally, the routine care involved in pet ownership can boost mental sharpness and emotional well-being. Through daily walks or the simple act of caring for another life, pets provide companionship that improves quality of life and can keep you feeling young and healthy.
Source
Levine, Glenn N., et al. “Pet Ownership and Cardiovascular Risk A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.” Circulation 127.23 (2013): 2353-2363.
Additional Reading
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-friend-who-keeps-you-young
https://www.scripps.org/news_items/7021-how-are-pets-good-for-your-health