Animal attraction

Hold them. Love them. Grow old with them. Research suggests owning a pet could make you healthier.

By Kay Lazar Boston Globe Staff / April 20, 2009

Have you hugged your cat today? It may sound like a bumper sticker slogan, but the answer could have much to do with your health, and perhaps even your longevity.

A growing body of medical research suggests that people who own or interact regularly with animals may be healthier than people who don't.

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