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4 Surprising Health Benefits of Owning a Pet

The idea that a pet is good for our mental health isn’t new. But it turns out there are some surprising physical health benefits from sharing your house with a furry friend as well.

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Contrary to what some think, we have an incredibly safe food supply chain in the US. But food poisoning incidents still occur, particularly among older adults.