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    Dog Owners Walk 22 Minutes More Per Day. And Yes, It Counts As Exercise

    A new study finds dog owners on average walk 22 more minutes more per day compared to people without dogs. The benefits of walking include a lower risk of heart disease and premature death.
    by Allison Aubrey Jun 12, 2017 2 minutes
    Older adults who own dogs walk more than those who don't own dogs, and that they're moving at a good clip, a study finds.

    Dog owners often say the best thing about dogs is their unconditional love.

    But new research suggests there's another benefit, too. Dog owners walk more.

    In a study Monday in the journal , dog owners on average walked 22 minutes more per day compared to people

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