Walk Your Dog to Unleash Better Health
June 8, 2010 -- Walking your dog not only can help keep you physically fit and at a healthy weight , but also may help ward off high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
"Dog owners who don't walk their dog are missing a great opportunity to get physical activity and stay healthy," says researcher Cindy Lentino, MS, an exercise scientist at George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services.
"If you walk your dog just 30 minutes a day, you can meet national recommendations for physical activity," she tells WebMD.