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Ask Dr. Sandy: Do Pets Have Health Benefits for People?
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Pets are great companions, and a new study says they are also good for your health.
The study, published in the journal Circulation, says having a pet could lower your heart disease risk.
Previous studies have also linked having a pet to having lower blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels.
Watch Good Dog for the details:
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