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By Elizabeth Scott, M.S., About.com Guide to Stress Management since 2005

Six Reasons Why Pets Are Our 'Best Friends'

Sunday February 12, 2006
You may have heard that owning a dog or cat can be good for managing stress, but do you know why? Pets can reduce blood pressure better than drugs, provide more relief from loneliness than other people, and make us exercise more than we normally would, and provide other important stress management benefits. Learn about the many reasons why pets are good for your health, and see if a dog or cat could be right for you!

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