Women's Fitness

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HEALTH

WORDS: FEYI

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A GIRL’S BEST

FRIEND?

Your four-legged friend could be the

key to a healthier heart. According

to a study in the Journal of Physical

Activity and Health dog walkers are

34 per cent more likely to achieve the

advised 150 minutes of moderate

physic al activityper week than

pooch-free fo lk. And if you throw a

frisbee or play tug-of -war with your

dog you can really get your heart

going. Bonus: having a pet helps

to keep stress an d anxiety at bay.

We love them even more now!

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