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How Animals Help Lower Our Stress Levels Do you have one of those friends? You know, the one that sends you crazy cat videos? Or maybe photos of their dog in its latest holiday costume? While the video shares may get old, chances are the friend is less stressed than you are, unless you’re a pet parent as well. Turns out man and woman’s furry best friends are a great stress reliever.
Type “stress management” in an online search window and you’ll find over one billion entries to choose from. It’s clearly on the minds, and fingertips, of most of the population, with good reason. Chronic stress is the gateway to multiple mental and physical health issues. Having a pet can help.
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