More Than Companionship: How Dogs May Improve Human Well-Being

Authors

• Andrew Rowan, DPhil

Abstract

Dogs enrich our lives in countless ways, but studies indicate that dog ownership is associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes and longer survival after major heart events. Explore what the science says in this article.

Recommended Citation

Rowan, Andrew (2026) "More Than Companionship: How Dogs May Improve Human Well-Being," WellBeing News: Vol. 8: Iss. 6, Article 2.
Available at: https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/wbn/vol8/iss6/2