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Dogs Take a Bite Out of Childhood Obesity
We all know that having a dog is good for an adult's overall health, but did you know that it's also good for kids?
Recent research has found that children who play with a family dog have been found to be up to 50 percent less likely to be overweight or obese than those who do not. Unlike adults, children do not even need to walk dogs.
Which Pet Is Better For Your Health? Cats vs. Dogs
I am a self-proclaimed dog person. Not because I don't like cats, but they tend to make me sneeze. Plus I like that most dog owners are forced to walk more because of their pets.
"ACT"ivism: Volunteer to Walk Dogs at a Pet Shelter
Looking for ways to burn a few extra calories this summer? One way to do that and put a smile on someone's face, or rather a wag in someone's tail, is to volunteer to walk dogs at a local pet shelter or rescue. A 130 pound person can burn about 177 calories just by walking a dog for an hour and imagine how happy you're making the dog who could be otherwise restricted to a confined space the majority of the day.
Factors Contributing to Overweight Pets
I was watching the Martha Stewart Show recently while I was on the treadmill at the gym. On this episode she had her veterinarian, Dr. Marty Goldstein, as a guest to talk about overweight pets.
Testing For Allergies - No Need for the Pricks?
If you ever thought you had allergies, I bet you've been through the awful skin test at the Allergist's office. The test includes about 40 pricks on your back, injecting you with tiny amounts of certain allergens such as dust, cat dander, and pollen. Then they wait about 20 minutes to see how your body reacts.
IMPORTANT: Pet Food Recall
I am sick and tired of dealing with recalls, after the Oscar Mayer Chicken and the contact lens solution. Now 90 brands of pet food are being tied to kidney failure in cats and dogs. I believe in creating a fit family and that includes the pets!!!
Walkies Are Good for Humans Too
At the end of the year, a Finnish study found that pet owners were not as healthy as their animal free counterparts.
But a rebuttal has been put forth, at least for dog owners. A very recent study suggests that the companionship offered by canines has a positive influence on humans.
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Bike With Your Dog: Walky Dog
If you're anything like me you have major guilt doing any kind of outdoor activity without your beloved dog. Hopping on my bike would be a lot more rewarding if I could bring Bear (my dog) along, but it's just too dangerous. Ah, those puppy dog eyes are a killer though, aren't they...
Burn Calories, Walk Your Dog and Your Dogs
Time and time again I get requests for Jessica Biel's workout. I don't blame you for wanting to know what she does, the girl is ripped. I have also noticed, time and time again, that we are always seeing Jessica out walking her dogs.
Partner Yoga Pose: Triple Down Dog
Downward Facing Dog is a total body workout. It stretches your hamstrings and strengthens your upper body. If you do the Partner Yoga pose Double Dog, the person on the bottom gets even more of a deep stretch, and the person on the top gets a killer upper body and core workout.
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