Dog therapy offering folks a stress break or just some extra loving

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Anyone who needed some extra loving or just a break with a pet — had that chance.

At Lexington Medical Center it offered folks a chance for a therapy dog stress break.

According to the American Heart Association pet ownership, particularly dog ownership, may help reduce a person’s risk for cardiovascular disease by reducing stress, heart rate, and blood pressure.