Collected Item: “How pets help people cope during a pandemic”
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How pets help people cope during a pandemic
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text story
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This article talks about the numerous health benefits that scientific studies have proven we get from pet ownership. During the pandemic, those health benefits are more important than ever. Given that there is no evidence that people can get COVID from their animal companions, interacting with your pet is a fun, easy, and safe way to stay healthy and happy during the pandemic.
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Pandemic Pets, dog, cat, pet, bird, companionship, health benefit, COVID-19, blood pressure, exercise, mental health
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https://www.sharp.com/health-news/how-pets-help-people-cope-during-a-pandemic.cfm
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SHARP Health News
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2020-04-09