What does the study mainly say? [originaltext]Dogs have often been referred to a

Dogs have often been referred to as a man’s best friend. But medical studies are now proving that dogs often improve and extend the quality of people’ s lives. A recent study conducted by the Association for Human and Animal Relations says that people who own at least one dog have an 80% chance of living beyond 75 years of age. Those who do not own a dog were found to have only a 63% chance of living beyond 75 years of age. Dog owners also have a lower stress or anxiety level than non-dog owners. Dog owners are also considered more outgoing and more physically active than those who do not own a dog. The results come from a study involving 2,000 men over the age of 55. The study will appear in next month’s issue of Dog Discoveries Magazine.