A dog can truly be your best friend. These
happy go lucky four-legged friends provide you with
constant unconditional love and devotion. A dog will raise
your spirits, reduce your stress and take away your
anxiety. Having a dog as a companion could add years
to your life. Studies have shown that owning a dog
played a significant role on survival rates in heart attack
victims. In one study, patients who were admitted to the
hospital were evaluated for one year. Researchers
discovered that the patients who were alive one year after
the heart attack were more likely to own a dog. Studies
have also shown how the calming and soothing presence
of dogs helps with keeping blood pressure levels in the
healthy range.