Journal of science and medicine in sport
Dog ownership, dog walking, and physical function in mid-older adults: Findings from the HABITAT cohort study.
Emma K Adams, Kevin Murray, Nicola W Burton, Wendy J Brown, Adrian Bauman, Hayley Christian
Published: 202510.1016/j.jsams.2025.12.004
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To examine the longitudinal effects of dog ownership and dog walking on self-reported and objective measures of physical function in mid- to older-aged adults. DESIGN: Observational cohort study. METHODS: A subsample of participants in 'H…
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