Dog ownership may save your life

There is a growing body of evidence that pet ownership, particularly dogs, leads to improved cardiovascular health. 

Dog owners exercise more and therefore:

- have lower cholesterol levels

- have lower BP

- have less stress 

Take home message: Exercise is vital to cardiovascular health. While you definitely do not need to own a dog to be healthy, if you need motivation to be active or want/need company when you exercise -- consider the heart healthy benefits of dog ownership.