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Age modifies the association between pet ownership and cardiovascular disease
| Contributor(s):: Watson, K. M., Kahe, K., Shier, T. A., Li, M.
INTRODUCTION: Studies examining associations between pet ownership and cardiovascular disease have yielded inconsistent results. These discrepancies may be partially explained by variations in age and sex across study populations. Our study included 6,632 American Gut Project participants who...
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Responsible ownership of companion animals under the One Health approach. Compilation studyTenencia responsable de animales de compania bajo el enfoque Una Salud. Estudio recopilativo
| Contributor(s):: Hugues, B., Ledon, L., Mendoza, M., Torres, M., Berovides, V.
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Cat and/or Dog Ownership, Cardiovascular Disease, and Obesity: A Systematic Review
| Contributor(s):: Barroso, C. S., Brown, K. C., Laubach, D., Souza, M., Daugherty, L. M., Dixson, M.
Pet ownership, the most common human-animal interaction, is believed to bestow positive health benefits onto pet owners. However, there is limited research on substantiating these assertions. The aim of this review was to systematically identify, evaluate, and summarize primary research on the...
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Can ownership of an animal contribute to prevention of cardiovascular disorders?
| Contributor(s):: Machova, K., Dadova, K.
2019Eur J Prev Cardiol26141562-15632047-487310.1177/2047487319844365eng1 Department of Animal Science and Ethology, CULS Prague, Czech Republic.2 Faculty of Physical Education and Sport, Charles University, Czech Republic.text
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The State of Research on Human–Animal Relations: Implications for Human Health
| Contributor(s):: Deborah L. Wells
Since the late 1970s, scientific evidence has accumulated showing that pet ownership can have positive effects on people’s physical and mental wellbeing. This paper reviews the current state of affairs regarding the relationship between companion animals and human health, focusing on both...
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The State of Research on Human–Animal Relations: Implications for Human Health
| Contributor(s):: Wells, Deborah L.
Since the late 1970s, scientific evidence has accumulated showing that pet ownership can have positive effects on people’s physical and mental wellbeing. This paper reviews the current state of affairs regarding the relationship between companion animals and human health, focusing on both the...
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A modest protective association between pet ownership and cardiovascular diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis
| Contributor(s):: Yeh, T. L., Lei, W. T., Liu, S. J., Chien, K. L.
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Dog Ownership and Survival After a Major Cardiovascular Event: A Register-Based Prospective Study
| Contributor(s):: Mwenya Mubanga, Liisa Byberg, Agneta Egenvall, Erik Ingelsson, Tove Fall
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Cat ownership and the Risk of Fatal Cardiovascular Diseases. Results from the Second National Health and Nutrition Examination Study Mortality Follow-up Study
| Contributor(s):: Qureshi, A. I., Memon, M. Z., Vazquez, G., Suri, M. F.
Background: The presence of pets has been associated with reduction of stress and blood pressure and therefore may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Methods: Relative risks (RR) of all deaths, death due to myocardial infarction (MI), cardiovascular diseases (MI or stroke), and...
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Pet Ownership and the Risk of Dying from Cardiovascular Disease Among Adults Without Major Chronic Medical Conditions
| Contributor(s):: Ogechi, I., Snook, K., Davis, B. M., Hansen, A. R., Liu, F., Zhang, J.
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Cat Ownership and the Risk of Fatal Cardiovascular Diseases. Results from the Second National Health and Nutrition Examination Study Mortality Follow-up Study
| Contributor(s):: Adnan I Qureshi, Muhammad Zeeshan Memon, Gabriela Vasquez, M Fareed K Suri
BackgroundThe presence of pets has been associated with reduction of stress and blood pressure and therefore may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.MethodsRelative risks (RR) of all deaths, death due to myocardial infarction (MI), cardiovascular diseases (MI or stroke), and stroke during...
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Nov 09 2016
Preventing Obesity in People and Pets: A One Health Approach
Adopt concrete approaches to preventing obesity in both pet owners and their pets. Global experts in the human and veterinary fields will jointly present the best tactics for promoting fitness in...
https://habricentral.org/events/details/457
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The therapeutic potential of a prison-based animal programme in the UK
| Contributor(s):: Mercer, Jenny, Gibson, Kerry, Clayton, Debbie
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A true best friend
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[My pet, a safeguard for my health]
| Contributor(s):: Kulbertus, H.