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Man's best friend may be more than just a faithful companion.

A new study has revealed dog owners are more likely to reach recommended fitness levels than people without a pet, the Daily Mail reported.

Researchers say people who own and walk their dogs regularly are 34 percent more likely to hit exercise targets.

The results, said Michigan State University researcher Matthew Reeves, show that promoting dog ownership and dog walking could help many people become healthier.

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调查：养狗的人更健康

       狗一向被认为是人类最好的朋友，但是对于人类来说，狗也许并不仅仅是个忠实的伴侣。

       英国《每日邮报》消息，一项新的研究发现，和没有养宠物的人相比，养狗的人更容易达到人们推荐的健康体魄的标准。

       研究人员称，养狗并且规律遛狗的人达到锻炼目标的可能性要比不养狗的人高34%。

       来自密歇根州立大学的研究人员马修·李维斯说：“研究结果表明，提倡养狗和遛狗可以让很多人变得健康。”