Researchers found dog owners tended to live longer — and the link was strongest for the people you might least expect: those living alone.

We are not clinicians. This article reports on observational research about dog ownership and mortality and is not medical advice. Anyone with concerns about their health or decisions about pet ownership should speak with their doctor. “Dog ownership is associated with lower risk of death over the long term, which is possibly driven by a [...] The post Researchers found dog owners tended to live longer — and the link was strongest for the people you might least expect: those living alone. appear