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Walk the dog, gain health
« on: August 06, 2017, 08:00:29 am »
Walk the dog, gain health


By Robert Preidt, HealthDay   | 0 comments | 23 Shares | August 4, 2017

Dog walking gives a significant boost to older adults’ exercise levels year-round. (For Spectrum Health Beat)

Your dog may be more than your furry companion—new research suggests it may also be an effective personal trainer.

The study found that dog walking gives a significant boost to older adults’ exercise levels year-round.

https://healthbeat.spectrumhealth.org/walk-the-dog-gain-health/
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« Reply #1 on: August 07, 2017, 11:10:46 am »
That's because dogs demand to be walked. I have a Labrador Retriever that demands his daily walk. I'm very active myself so it works great. He is also a bird dog so we hunt a lot in the fall.

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