Picture credit: MDD/Bex Arts/PA, MDD/PA, Ayling/PA, MDD/Neil Pollock/PA From sniffing out cancer, to transforming the lives of people with chronic conditions, dogs really are a force for better health. By Lisa Salmon. There’s no doubt that cuddling your dog can make you feel better – but it’s not just a feeling. It’s scientific fact that owning a dog can improve both your mental and physical health. And we’re not just talking about the obvious benefits of taking your dog for regular walks, or the mental comfort of having canine company. Several studies show you’re at much less risk of dying from anything if you own dog. For example, a 2019 University of Toronto study found dog owners have a 24% lower chance of dying from any cause over a 10-year period, and people who lived with a dog after having a heart attack had a significantly lower risk of dying.
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There s no doubt that cuddling your dog can make you feel better - but it s not just a feeling. It s scientific fact that owning a dog can improve both your mental and physical health.
Several studies show you re at much less risk of dying from anything if you own dog. For example, a 2019 University of Toronto study found dog owners have a 24% lower chance of dying from any cause over a 10-year period, and people who lived with a dog after having a heart attack had a significantly lower risk of dying.
If that s not enough to get you searching for your own furry friend, there s the astounding work done by medical detection dogs too, who can sniff out diseases ranging from Covid to cancer, and warn owners of impending attacks if they suffer from conditions like diabetes or severe allergies.