The perks of having a pet
Having pets really is good for your well-being.
A new study of dog and cat owners over the age of 55 found that those who have an animal companion tend to be happier, more successful, and exercise more.
Experts say the seemingly minor physical aspects of pet ownership, from taking walks to cleaning up after them, can go a long way – and, these bonds boost the ‘feel good’ chemicals in the brain.
The study commissioned by UK retirement home builder McCarthy & Stone surveyed 1,000 British dog and cat owners.