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| Walking Fido Is Doggone Good for Your Health | |
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| Topic Started: Jun 16 2016, 10:45 PM (712 Views) | |
| goldengal | Jun 16 2016, 10:45 PM Post #1 |
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FRIDAY, May 6, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Walking the dog may be a health boon for older Americans, new research suggests. Dog walking helps cut back on excess weight and the overall need to visit a physician while raising overall moderate and vigorous exercise levels among the over-60 set, investigators found. And the strong emotional bonds formed between owner and pet offer social benefits, encouraging increased contact with other pet owners. "There is a wealth of evidence that walking is beneficial for people's physical health," said study lead author Angela Curl. She is an assistant professor in the department of family studies and social work at Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio. http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/news/20160506/walking-fido-is-doggone-good-for-your-health Take care, Pat |
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| FuzzyO | Jun 16 2016, 11:33 PM Post #2 |
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Too bad that pet ownership is such an expensive undertaking. The people who could benefit most are the least likely to be able to afford it. |
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| goldengal | Jun 17 2016, 12:31 AM Post #3 |
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Definitely agree with that Fuzzy. I would have been content to not get another dog as I walk whether I have a dog or not and I take Harley anyway. I think the new puppy is more to be a buddy for Harley. While it is said to be mine, I am not paying for it. Take care, Pat |
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| campy | Jun 17 2016, 05:53 AM Post #4 |
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Golf is good for walking. It's expensive to join a club. But it's really an investment in your health. |
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| angora | Jun 17 2016, 06:59 AM Post #5 |
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walking is good for walking and cheaper than a dog or golf. |
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| FuzzyO | Jun 17 2016, 07:06 AM Post #6 |
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Sure, but there is more to owning a pet, or more FROM owning a pet. I'm thinking of lonely seniors who would love the companionship of a pet but can't afford it. |
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| campy | Jun 17 2016, 07:15 AM Post #7 |
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Join a golf course. Plenty of friends for a lonely senior. |
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| Dialtone | Jun 17 2016, 07:41 AM Post #8 |
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I used to golf, but found it too stressful and competitive, I refuse to pay $500 for a single club that will get me 10' closer to the hole. Golf IMO has become a rich man's game, green fees for 18 holes on a cheap golf course is over $50 and the one near us is $90 for 18 holes, and that's considered cheap. I found hitting the ball into the cow pasture next to the golf course dangerous and stressful, having to dodge rattlesnakes and cactus is never a healthy pursuit. I've been hit by golf balls, fallen off a golf cart, strained a wrist hitting a rock instead of the ball, and threatened by drunken golfers behind who thought I was playing too slow so I hit their ball back to them.. almost a perfect shot for a change. <ak47.gif> Golf might be a good investment for some, but to me it's an investment in frustration and stress, dogs are much more relaxing and cheaper in the long run. |
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| campy | Jun 17 2016, 07:46 AM Post #9 |
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Golf is not for everyone and neither are dogs. You have to find something that suits your personality. |
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| Dialtone | Jun 17 2016, 08:02 AM Post #10 |
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Maybe I should buy a 20 lb tarantula, it would walk pretty good, probably wouldn't need doggy bags, and would keep the crminals away when we're out. laugh123 |
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| FuzzyO | Jun 17 2016, 08:44 AM Post #11 |
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A lot of people don't live anywhere near a golf course. The frail elderly living in downtown Toronto highrises have no way of getting to a golf course. |
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| campy | Jun 17 2016, 08:55 AM Post #12 |
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Well then it has to be something else to stay in shape. Just sitting around will kill you mentally and physically. Yoga classes. Tai Chi. Something. |
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| David | Jun 17 2016, 09:05 AM Post #13 |
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I have a 6-pound Chihuahua that I walk 3-4 times a day. She is 11-years-old and very affordable. The ritual of walking is something that does us both a world of good. |
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| FuzzyO | Jun 17 2016, 09:16 AM Post #14 |
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I suspect veterinary care may be more expensive in Canada. |
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| Dialtone | Jun 17 2016, 09:54 AM Post #15 |
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We have a 12 lb Maltese /Yorky / Shihtzu /cat / cross, originally a California stray dog but was rescued by the LittleMutts Rescue society in Calgary. When we got her, she had little hair and was 9 lbs, now she has filled out and is a creature to be reckoned with, blonde and has an attitude. After my morning coffee, first thing I do is take the critter for about a 2 km walk, another around noon, and then another about 6.30 pm. I've lost 5 lbs since we got her 3 months ago, she has gained 3, so it's definitely good for the health of both dog and human. |
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