[SIZE=-1]Pets can decrease your:[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]Blood pressure Cholesterol levels Triglyceride levels Feelings of loneliness [/SIZE] [SIZE=-1]Pets can increase your:[/SIZE][SIZE=-1]Opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities [/SIZE][SIZE=-1]Opportunities for socialization [Broken External Image]:http://indianahumanities.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/pets1.jpg Source : Health Benefits of Pets | CDC Healthy Pets Healthy People [/SIZE]