Like a dog can extend the life of man: a study of scientists

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Dog - this is probably one of the few animals that can truly love his master without any reason. Therefore, they are considered man's best friend.

But it turns out, it is not the only merit of chetyrehlapyh friends. Get acquainted with the study by British scientists at Liverpool University, who proved that dogs able to extend the life of man.

This pet is a great benefit of his master's health. Scientists came to this conclusion after the study in which they evaluated the physical activity levels in 646 adults and 46 children in West Cheshire, England. Of that number, 191 people have been a dog person. Almost 64% of the owners chetyrehlapyh friends, walking at least 150 minutes per week, which is higher than the average duration of trips for those who do not have pets. Also, during the dog-walking, most people are not just walking, but also engaged in other forms of exercise.

Dog and active life rhythm / istockphoto.com

It turns out that those who have a dog lead an active lifestyle, which helps to keep the heart of its operation mode, contribute to the renewal of blood vessels, reduce the level of unhealthy blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack.

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