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Owning a Pet Can Lower Cholesterol
Findings from another study conducted by the CDC suggest that people who owned pets also experienced lower cholesterol levels, especially in men. Absolute correlation has yet to be determined though; there’s a likelihood that lower cholesterol levels may well be the result of a healthier lifestyle that many pet owners opt for.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Health Benefits of Pets)Loyola Medicine (Animal Therapy Reduces Need For Pain Medication After Joint-Replacement Surgery)Diabetes Forecast (Could a Dog Save Your Life?)Related Search Topics
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