In more than ordinary situations, a man's best friend can really change your life. For years research has shown that pets can be viable for your health.
The power of a pet companion can ward off depression, help in your social and love life and even decrease your risk for heart disease and lower your blood pressure.
Pet owners are generally more active and express a calming effect from the companionship with their pet.
TV personality, author, and animal expert, Marc Morrone, shares some little-known ways that a pet can benefit your health and well-being.
How Pets Improve Your Health
Your furry friend is more than just a loving companion. In fact, pets may help cut your risk of heart disease.
Additional Info
- Segment Number: 3
- Audio File: staying_well/1324sw5c.mp3
- Featured Speaker: Marc Morrone
- Organization: Petkeeping with Marc Morrone
- Book Title: A Man For All Species
- Guest Website: Parrots of the World
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Guest Bio:
Marc Morrone is an American animal dealer and breeder and host of The Pet Shop with Marc Morrone for Mag Rack.
He also hosted Petkeeping with Marc Morrone, a television program produced by Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, which originally ended its run on September 17, 2006; although several stations throughout the country continue to air old episodes to meet their E/I requirements. It is now back in production on the Hallmark Channel. - Length (mins): 10
- Waiver Received: Yes
- Host: Melanie Cole, MS
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Staying Well
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