Health
Walking fido is doggone good for your health
(HealthDay)—Walking the dog may be a health boon for older Americans, new research suggests.
May 6, 2016
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News tagged with dog ownership
Health
Senior adults can see health benefits from dog ownership
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults of all ages should engage in 150 or more minutes of moderate physical activity per week. Among adults 60 years of age or more, walking is the most common ...
Apr 20, 2016
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Pediatrics
Early contact with dogs linked to lower risk of asthma
A team of Swedish scientists have used national register information in more than one million Swedish children to study the association of early life contact with dogs and subsequent development of asthma. This question has ...
Nov 2, 2015
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Dog owners over the age of 65 act 10 years younger than their biological age
(Medical Xpress)—Owning a dog makes older people fitter and healthier, according to new research from the University of St Andrews.
Jul 18, 2014
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Autism spectrum disorders
Dog ownership benefits families of children with autism, researcher finds
Many families face the decision of whether to get a dog. For families of children with autism, the decision can be even more challenging. Now, a University of Missouri researcher has studied dog ownership decisions in families ...
Apr 14, 2014
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Cardiology
Pets may help reduce your risk of heart disease
Having a pet might lower your risk of heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement.
May 9, 2013
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