Does Dog Ownership Affect Physical Activity, Sleep, and Self-Reported Health in Older Adults?
Physical activity (PA) is crucial for maintaining good health of older adults and owning a dog and walking it can enforce it. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of dog ownership on PA in older adults as well as its positive impact on perceived degree of health, and sleep. There wer...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-09-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/18/3355 |