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    Steve Lopez: Is my new dog, who loves the TV but not the leash, a healthy addition or a home wrecker?

    If you believe all the hype, having a dog can contribute to healthy aging. "They boost quality of life," according to an AARP article titled "10 reasons to get a dog when you're over 50." "Dog ownership is associated with better cardiovascular health, decreased loneliness and lowered likelihood of depression," Psychology Today says, and a study included in the National Library of Medicine ...
    by Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times Feb 06, 2024 4 minutes
    Philly is my new dog, who loves the TV but not the leash, a healthy addition or a home wrecker?

    If you believe all the hype, having a dog can contribute to healthy aging.

    "They boost quality of life," according to an AARP article titled "10 reasons to get a dog when you're over 50."

    "Dog ownership is associated with better cardiovascular health, decreased loneliness and lowered likelihood of depression," Psychology Today says, and a study included in the National Library of Medicine database reached similar conclusions.

    But none of these experts has tried to take my new beagle for a walk.

    I should admit that my record with animals is not spotless. I once that ran away 10 minutes after I got him home, and a furious employee at the rescue agency called me an idiot.

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