Does dog acquisition improve physical activity sedentary behaviour and biological markers of cardiometabolic health? Results from a three-arm controlled study

摘要

Dog 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 risk factors following dog acquisition in a sample of 71 community-dwelling adults.