We’ll never know the first human to call a dog his best friend. Nearly 15,000 years ago dogs were buried next to humans; our canine pals were on the hunting-gathering circuit with us. By the time we settled into cities they were willing allies, given the bonds forged by then.
As in any relationship, we give a little and take a little.Apparently we’re taking even more than we thought, according to new research published in Scientific Reports. Dog owners who live alone are 36 percent less likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease than non-dog owners, while multiple-person households enjoy a 15 percent decrease in heart problems.
Bill Nye Talks to Dogs and Explores the Lessons of Canine Evolution Bill Nye
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Bill Nye Talks to Dogs and Explores the Lessons of Canine Evolution
Bill Nye
The Science Guy
03:21
This is no small-scale study.
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