Walk Your Dog, But Watch Your Footing: Bone Breaks Are On The Rise
Maybe it's just because a large number of older people have learned the benefits of exercise and canine companionship. Whatever, the reason, walking a dog on a leash has been linked to more fractures.
Walking your dog can be a great way to build a little exercise into your life at any age. But take care, too: The number of Americans over age 65 who have had fractures associated with walking a dog on a leash has more than doubled since 2004, according to a published this month.
