Study Reveals Owning Cat or Dog Can Slow Down Cognitive Decline

Previous studies have shown that pets can provide social support, and that interacting with them can lower blood pressure and heart rate.

The researchers said other explanations could be that pet owners are less stressed, are more relaxed and have an external focus for attention.

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Owning dogs can also lead to an increase in physical activity through their need to be taken out for daily exercise, which is known to be beneficial for health, they added.

"Policy makers can use these findings to support inclusion of pets in care plans, designing housing and neighbourhoods for seniors that are friendly for dog walking, and developing programs to support pet ownership," they concluded. 

Rahasia di Balik Teknologi Cat Cepat Kering

Perkembangan teknologi pada formulasi cat kini diarahkan untuk membuat proses pengaplikasian lebih efisien. Salah satunya melalui kemampuan mempercepat waktu kering.

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14 September 2026