Pets Help Their Humans De-Stress, Stay Fit: Survey

TUESDAY, June 21, 2022 (HealthDay News)

While chronic stress is a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke, most cat and dog owners say pets help them chill out and stay active.

A new American Heart Association (AHA) survey of 1,000 pet owners found 95% relying on their animal companions for stress relief. About 7 in 10 said they’d rather spend time with their…