Friday, April 18 is Pet Owner Day – a perfect day to take your dog for a walk and help fight heart disease and stroke. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends adults get 150 minutes of moderate exercise each week. Taking a walk with your dog every day can help you reach those 150 minutes.
Dr. Glenn N. Levine, a cardiologist with the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Administration Medical Center in Houston and lead author of a new scientific statement by the AHA which looked at the influence of pets on heart health stated, “Not surprisingly, dog owners who walk their dogs are more likely to achieve the recommended level of physical activity than dog owners who do not walk their dogs,” according to the study.
According to several studies and reports, owning pets is associated with reducing your risk of heart disease, and there are a variety of reasons that may be at work that influence this relationship. It may be that healthier people are more likely to be pet owners or that people with dogs tend to exercise more. Pets also play a role in providing social support to their owners, which is an important factor in helping you stick with a new habit or adopting a new healthy behavior.
Regardless of the reason, pet owners are encouraged to take Fido for a walk every day for both his health and the owner’s health. Just 30 minutes a day can reduce your chances of developing heart disease, stroke, reduce stress and increase your mental wellbeing.
For more information on how to adopt a new walking plan, visit www.startwalkingnow.org.
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