Nov 16, 2009 -
Many of the benefits of pets — companionship, affection and so on — have been well known for centuries — even numerous ancient Egyptians cherished their companion animals. However, data gathered during only the last few years have shown just how significantly our health is improved if we share our lives with animals.
A study undertaken in 2002 by the Waltham Center for Pet Nutrition and United States Food and Drug Administration revealed that the heart rates and blood pressures of pet owners increased less when the individuals were presented with math problems to solve if their companion animals were present.
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May 08, 2007 -
Although I live in Philly now, I lived in New Jersey for most of my life. And Jersey's most famous paranormal phenomenon is the Jersey Devil. He's said to live in the Pine Barrens, a rural section of the state about 20 minutes or so from where I grew up.
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