According to recent research, those who own a dog has a significantly minor risk of developing dementia.
A new research revealed that the elderly people who own dogs have a significantly reduced risk of developing dementia Compared to the non -owners of dog.
The study was conducted by researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology (Tmig). According to scholars, this study marks the first case in which a clear connection between the possession of a dog and the onset of dementia has been established.
The study
The Tmig, an institute of the Metropolitan Government of Tokyo, conducted a complete study from 2016 to 2020. He analyzed 11,194 men and women aged 65 in Tokyo. The data revealed that 5% of the participants developed dementia. Dog owners found a risk of dementia considerably 40% lower than non -dog owners.
In addition, researchers observed that dog owners who adhered to regular exercise routine and maintained an active social life showed an even lower risk of developing dementia.
And the cats? It is interesting to note that the same cannot be said of the cats. No substantial difference was found in the incidence of dementia between those who had a cat and those who, on the other hand, did not even have one.
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