Pets Enhance Human Health. DUH!

Here's results of a study published in the British Medical Journal. Conclusion: pets are good for humans. Second conclusion: older folks sometimes blow off health care--ie, getting moved into long-term care--because they fear losing a pet. Answer: "Greater understanding among health professionals is therefore needed to assure people that they do not need to choose between pet ownership and compliance with health advice." Wow, breaking news. I cannot believe that researchers get publication credit for something you and i could agree upon in five minutes over coffee. Guess you need a PhD or MD to get credit for such obvious thinking.