Reports of fractures among dog-walkers 65 and older more than doubled over a 13-year period, researchers found.
A man walks his dog in Lawrence, Mass., after an overnight snowstorm in early March. By Karin Brulliard Karin Brulliard Reporter and editor for Animalia Email Bio Follow March 6 at 11:27 AM Dogs need to go on walks, and walking is good exercise for older adults. Seniors who combine the two — by walking a dog — are healthier than people who don’t, according to some research.
The dog-walking fractures were reported in a public database published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, which records injuries reported at a nationally representative sample of about 100 emergency rooms nationwide. The number, which increased from 1,671 in 2004 to 4,396 in 2017, rose at a rate significantly higher than the overall number of fractures did, said co-author Jaimo Ahn, an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Penn Medicine.
While a growing body of research is finding correlations between pet ownership and health and happiness, this area of study is new, and many studies lack robust sample sizes or controls. Some researchers say findings about the downsides of pet ownership get too little attention.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sully, George H.W. Bush's beloved service dog, gets a new job in the U.S. NavySully, a service dog who gained fame for his loyal companionship to President George H.W. Bush, has received a new assignment: Providing 'support, comfort and cheer' to vets and their families at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Read more »
Sully, George H.W. Bush's dog, starts new job with wounded U.S. service members, veteransLifting his thick paw to shake, former President George H.W. Bush's service...
Read more »
For dog-loving travelers, this arrangement is win-win.Love international travel, long walks and belly rubs? Read on.
Read more »
Man caught on video punching women at DTLA hot dog cart is charged with batteryA 30-year-old Sylmar man who was caught on video punching two women in the face last month at a downtown Los Angeles hot dog stand has been charged with five counts of battery, authorities said.
Read more »