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Reasons to be cheerful: New study reveals that pet owners feel less lonely
According to a recent study by More Than pet insurance, over a quarter of pet owners reported that they feel less lonely because they own a pet and they also experience lower levels of stress and lower blood pressure. The research - which was conducted in partnership with a team of psychologists from Innovation Bubble - revealed that: Owning a pet appears to reduce blood pressure and stress by at least 10% 85% of pet owners reported a more optimistic disposition – more than those without pets (77%) Pet owners said that they felt less stressed on school nights than non-pet owners...