Study finds link between having a dog and girls’ physical activity
by Nina Massey
Jan 30, 2024
3 minutes
Getting a dog could be linked to young girls spending almost an hour more being active per day, new research suggests.
According to the findings, getting a new dog or losing a family dog is associated with the level of physical activity undertaken by children in the family, with the impact most noticeable in girls.
The researchers say the study indicates that having a dog in the family could help promote healthy movement behaviour.
What these results show is
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