Doctor Rosa Sancho, Head of Research at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “Humans love their animals, and pets can be an important source of companionship and comfort throughout our lives.
“While this US-based study linked owning a pet with some protection in memory and thinking decline, it can’t tell us if these are long-term benefits, or whether owning a pet has any bearing on dementia risk.
“This research has yet to be published and it’s not yet possible to unpick the reasons behind the link the researchers have observed.”
Doctor Sancho added: “It might seem hard to know where to start but giving back to your brain doesn’t have to be complicated.
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