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Practice Listening: Multiple Choice, Multiple Answers ID: #46477 Medium American Heart
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Some studies have associated pet ownership with reduced cardiovascular disease risk. And there's been such a preponderance of really good studies that the American Heart Association published a white paper in the journal Hypertension, very prestigious journal. And basically, what they did was, they reviewed all the studies that had been done up to that time, looking at pet ownership in cardiovascular disease risk and they concluded that pet ownership is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk, particularly dog ownership; and they actually also added that it may even positive factor. So again, those of you who don't have pets, I'm just saying, you may want to think about that lower cardiovascular disease risk. Also, lower physiological and self-reported levels of stress have been studies that have been looking at oxytocin, looking at the stress hormone cortisol, and also finding indicators of lower physiological stress with not only pet ownership, but animal assisted interventions. Increased physical exercise, including a study in Australia that found that there was an average of 1 hour extra physical activity for pet owners. That it was not seen in those who didn't own pets, so pet owners being more physically active and we know that's a healthy thing to do and some studies suggesting that less obesity among pet owners. So, a number of positive things, more positive moves.

Based on the passage, which of the following are reported benefits associated with pet ownership?

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Option 3: "Reduced cardiovascular disease risk"

Explanation: The text explicitly states that pet ownership, particularly dog ownership, is associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk, supporting this option as correct.

Option 1: "Increased risk of cardiovascular disease"

Explanation: This option contradicts the text, which states that pet ownership is associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Option 2: "Higher stress levels"

Explanation: The text mentions lower physiological and self-reported levels of stress associated with pet ownership, making this option incorrect as it presents contradictory information.

Option 4: "Lower physiological stress"

Explanation: The text discusses studies that indicate lower physiological stress levels associated with pet ownership, confirming this option as correct.

Option 5: "Decreased physical activity"

Explanation: The text highlights that pet owners engage in more physical activity, which contradicts this option. Therefore, it is incorrect.

Option 6: "More physical exercise"

Explanation: The text mentions a study showing that pet owners have an average of 1 hour more physical activity compared to non-pet owners, thus supporting this option as correct.

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