Benefits Of Having A Furry Companion
December 29, 2023 8:14AM CST
Dog Mom with pups. Getty Images
- Turns out having a pet can be good for your brain – especially for people over 50.
- A new study found that adding a pet can help offset cognitive decline in people over 50 who live alone.
- It’s especially effective with verbal cognition, which can be an early sign of dementia.
- Are you a pet person? Dogs, cats, or other?