Study: Having dog as pet may result in healthier heart
By: Team Ifairer | Posted: 26-08-2019
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The study findings support the idea that people could adopt, rescue or purchase a pet as a potential strategy to improve their cardiovascular health as long as pet ownership led them to a more physically active lifestyle.
Owning a dog also has been linked to better mental health in other studies and less perception of social isolation, both risk factors for heart attacks, said Dr Lopez-Jimenez, a senior investigator of this study.
The study was performed in collaboration with Mayo Clinic, the International Clinic Research Center at St. Anne's University Hospital, and the University of Catania. This research was supported by the National Program of Sustainability and the European Regional Development Fund.
Source: business-standard.com