A study has just shown that having a dog significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular mortality. Therefore, the French Federation of Cardiology advises the elderly to adopt a four-legged companion.

Dogs significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality in seniors

Our animal friends are beneficial for health and a Swedish study has once again confirmed this finding. Living with a dog would significantly reduce the risk of cardiovascular mortality. A news on the benefits that man’s best friend can bring and on which the French Federation of Cardiology (FFC) has decided to communicate 

According to the Danish study man’s best friend would reduce the risk of cardiovascular death by 36% : a significant figure.

With a dog, the elderly are less sedentary and less isolated

Are you wondering why owning a dog would reduce the risk of cardiovascular death so much? The answer is simple: when you have a dog, you have to take it out daily and therefore be less sedentary. It is just another way of doing physical activity. Furthermore, ” recent studies have shown that people who are alone or deprived of social relations are twice as likely as others to develop serious conditions, such as cardiovascular disease »Affirms the FFC. Gold, ” with a dog, you take care of your heart by fighting against social isolation ».

So you understand why this awareness campaign concerns dogs. It goes without saying that a cat, for example, does not need to be taken out on a leash and therefore does not reduce cardiovascular mortality. So go to the SPA to adopt your new companion!

Perrine Deurot-Bien

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