It is well acknowledge that obesity is on the rise in the USA. Many propose increased physical activity as a prescription for health.
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For those that lack motivation to hit the gym, get a dog.
Researchers from Michigan State University recently published a paper on the effect of dog ownership and physical activity. Sixty percent of dog owners who took their pets for regular walks met federal criteria for regular moderate or vigorous exercise and nearly half of dog walkers exercised an average of 30 minutes a day at least five days a week! Wow.
For a related perspective, check out this NY Times article.
