Heart health linked to owning a dog, science explains

 

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Earlier studies have also proven that dog owners who regularly walk their pets are 34% more likely to reach the necessary level of daily physical activity.  What’s even more exciting is that researchers have found walking a dog is not just an exercise substitute for other physical activities. Those of us who have dogs as pets tend to have more moderate and vigorous physical activities in our lives, daily, than other people.  These include sports, dancing, and gardening in addition to spending time with your pup.

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