Does dog acquisition improve physical activity, sedentary behaviour and biological markers of cardiometabolic health? Results from a three-arm controlled study
ObjectivesDog ownership has been associated with improved cardiometabolic risk factors, including physical activity. Most of the evidence originates from cross-sectional studies or populations with established disease. This study investigated changes in physical activity and other cardiometabolic ri...
Main Authors: | Lauren Powell, Kate M Edwards, Adrian Bauman, Paul McGreevy, Anthony Podberscek, Brendon Neilly |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020-04-01
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Series: | BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine |
Online Access: | https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000703.full |
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