Stressed pets: How to stop it now and when you go back to work

By Sandee LaMotte, CNN

Updated 1130 GMT (1930 HKT) April 25, 2020

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Pets bring joy to our lives (yes, dog lovers -- even cats). Need more proof than the gleeful smile on this child's face? <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563215004343" target="_blank">A study from Indiana University</a> found simply watching cat videos boosted energy and healthy positive emotions and decreased negative feelings.
Photos: How pets improve our health
Pets bring joy to our lives (yes, dog lovers -- even cats). Need more proof than the gleeful smile on this child's face? A study from Indiana University found simply watching cat videos boosted energy and healthy positive emotions and decreased negative feelings.
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Man's best friend is well known for devotion and loyalty, but did you know that dogs can also extend our lifespans? A new <a href="https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.119.005554" target="_blank">meta-analysis </a>of research on nearly 4 million people found dog owners were 24% less likely to die for any reason.
Photos: How pets improve our health
How pets improve our health – Man's best friend is well known for devotion and loyalty, but did you know that dogs can also extend our lifespans? A new meta-analysis of research on nearly 4 million people found dog owners were 24% less likely to die for any reason.
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