Owning dogs cuts risk of dementia by 40% – having cats makes no difference

One of the many benefits of having a dog over a cat (Picture: Getty Images)Dogs and cats are two of the UK’s most popular pets and are known to bring joy to their owners, relieve stress and be great companions.But did you know that dog ownership can help reduce the risk of developing dementia in adults over 50 by up to 40% compared to those without pets?The findings published by Japanese researchers looked at 11,194 adults and also found that dog owners who are social and exercised regula