Dog Ownership: A Shield Against Cardiovascular Disease and Death
7 years, 1 month ago

Dog Ownership: A Shield Against Cardiovascular Disease and Death

CNN  

New study finds that dog ownership can decrease the risk of death for people living alone. Dog owners were found to have a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease and death, compared to single individuals without a pet. The study also found that dog ownership was especially prominent as a protective factor in persons living alone, which is a group reported previously to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death than those living in a multi-person household.

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Study Shows Dogs With More Active Owners Get More Exercise And Helps Keep Owners Fit
2 years, 4 months ago

Study Shows Dogs With More Active Owners Get More Exercise And Helps Keep Owners Fit

News 18  

Dog owners who spend more time exercising themselves often tend to exercise their dogs, according to a new study. The survey included questions about both owners’ and dogs’ diet and exercise routines and each owner’s perception of their dog’s body weight. Compared to owners in other countries, owners in Germany tended to exercise their dogs for a longer time, were …

Dogs Have the Same Risk of Diabetes as Their Owners, Study Finds
4 years ago

Dogs Have the Same Risk of Diabetes as Their Owners, Study Finds

News 18  

New research conducted in Sweden has suggested that the risk of diabetes in dogs and their owners might be similar. However, data of 123,566 owner/cat pairs were also compared and there was no shared risk of diabetes was found between cat owners and their pets. Beatrice said that just like previous research where the shared risk of obesity is involved …

The Life-Saving Power of Dogs: A Scientific Breakthrough
7 years, 1 month ago

The Life-Saving Power of Dogs: A Scientific Breakthrough

Live Mint  

A study of 3.4 million people in Sweden found that people with dogs have a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death. The impact was greatest for single people, with dog ownership being especially prominent for single households. The researchers examined seven national databases in Sweden, including two that track dog ownership, and focused on people aged 40 to 80. …

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