If you have a dog, you're more likely to be pudgy

Most pet owners are middle-aged and more sedentary, Finnish study finds


NEW YORK - While research has suggested that pets can offer people health benefits, a new study from Finland finds that pet owners tend to be heavier, less active and in poorer health than those without a pet.

However, that doesn’t mean pets are bad for us, the researchers note. Rather, people most likely to have a pet, such as the middle-aged and homeowners, also tend to be more sedentary and thicker around the middle.

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