DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist
D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW SCIENCE: BIG HEALTH BENEFITS FROM FIDO Source: Win Kane Major university studies, including by researchers at Purdue University, suggest dog ownership offers tangible health benefits. Here's what we know: Some key benefits: A. Regular physical activity of walking and playing with a dog helps to prevent Cardiovascular disease Cancer mortality Hypertension Osteoarthritis Type 2 diabetes B. Regular dog companionship helps to prevent Depression Stress Cognitive decline Bottomline: consider yourself a great beneficiary in owning a dog: you have a therapist, loy...