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Today on Something You Should Know, it's a fact that dog owners live longer and healthier, but why?

Then, understanding the different communication styles and how what you said isn't always what people hear.

Also, why more and more people are becoming nearsighted, and it's not just because of screens.

And some proven tactics to get ahead faster in your career.

They're cheat codes.

All this today on Something You Should Know.

Owning a dog is good for your health.

You've probably heard that, but it's a little vague.

So we're going to begin this episode of Something You Should Know by explaining exactly why a dog is good for your health.

Hi, I'm Mike Carruthers.

Welcome.

So people who own dogs tend to live longer.

That is a fact.

And researchers are getting more specific about why that is.

A recent review of studies published in the journal Circulation found that dog owners had a significantly lower risk of dying, especially from heart-related causes.

People recovering from a heart attack or stroke also tended to survive longer if they owned a dog.

Researchers think part of the reason is obvious.

Dogs get people walking, moving, interacting with others.

But there's more to it than just exercise.

Studies show that simply interacting with a dog can lower stress hormones like cortisol, while boosting oxytocin, the feel-good bonding hormone.