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Dog ownership, dog walking, and physical function in mid-older adults: Findings from the HABITAT cohort study

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.

Citation:
Adams EK, Murray K, Burton …… Christian H. Dog ownership, dog walking, and physical function in mid-older adults: Findings from the HABITAT cohort study. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. 2025.

Keywords:
Activities of daily living; Aged; Longitudinal; Physical activity; Senior fitness test

Abstract:
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.