We love our pets and it turns out they might be good for us, too.
Pets also provide many people with a sense of purpose.
According to the survey, 55 percent of older adults ages 50 to 80 have at least one pet.
About two-thirds say their pets help them stay physically active and stick to a routine.
Thefull report,along with past surveys, is available on theNational Poll on Healthy Agingwebsite.
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