New research at the College of Veterinary Medicine of the University of Missouri
shows that it is healthier to have a dog walking companion than a human one.Dog walkers increase their walking speed by 28%, compared with just a 4% increase among human walking companions. People who walk with their dogs are more physically active, and walk more often than people who have just a human walking companion. In another report, " Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound Program ," it is stated that " enjoyable interaction with a dog changes body chemistry that enhances a person's physical well being. Another study demonstrated that owning a dog prompts people to exercise more through dog walking, with the exercise promoting weight loss."
People companions, on the other hand, have a tendency to discourage one another from doing any exercise.
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