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Published: June 04, 2021

4 ways pets are good for your health and well-being

The American Heart Association’s Healthy Bond for Life™ highlights science-supported health impact of pet companionship
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Best Friend Fridays infographic

Best Friend Fridays™ celebrate our pet companions who are always there for us – helping us handle stress and boosting our physical and mental health. Having a pet is a Healthy Bond for Life™ that may help you live a longer, healthier life! (And we’ve got the science to prove it.)

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Best Friend Fridays™ celebrate our pet companions who are always there for us – helping us handle stress and boosting our physical and mental health. Having a pet is a Healthy Bond for Life™ that may help you live a longer, healthier life! (And we’ve got the science to prove it.)

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Donna K. Arnett, Ph.D., M.S.P.H., B.S.N., past president of the American Heart Association, dean and professor, College of Public Health, University of Kentucky speaks on the health benefits of owning a pet and the American Heart Association's Best Friend Fridays. 

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