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A new study compared rates of cognitive decline between pet owners and non-pet owners over a period of nine years.
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  • December 27, 2023

Having a pet may slow down cognitive decline in older adults: Study

A new study compared rates of cognitive decline between pet owners and non-pet owners over a period of nine years.

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