The Washington Post
Dec 24, 2022 - 9 min
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Many animal-lovers think pets help you live a longer, happier, healthier life - does the science back it up? "As many academics have pointed out, other factors contribute to our general health – income, for instance, which is inherently linked to pet ownership because pets cost money." Writing in the Guardian, Jules Howards weighs up the pros and cons.