Dog ownership and physical activity among breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer survivors

ConclusionsDog ownership among cancer survivors was not associated with moderate‐to‐vigorous PA, but was associated with light PA. Further research is necessary to determine if promoting dog ownership and dog walking among cancer survivors may increase PA and possibly improve health outcomes.

Source: Psycho-Oncology - October 31, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Cynthia C. Forbes, Chris M. Blanchard, W. Kerry Mummery, Kerry S. Courneya Tags: PAPER Source Type: research