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Pet owners want to be masters, not servants – which is why we value dogs more than cats
Cat videos may rule the internet, but dogs possess mastery of their owners’ hearts – at least if spending is any guide. A survey of pet owners found that they spent an average of US,883 in 2016 on 22 “common expenses” for their dogs, compared with Sitting and diabetes in older adults: Does timing matter? https://theconversation.com/sitting-and-diabetes-in-older-adults-does-timing-matter-98287 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 12:03:04 +0000 tag:theconversation.com,2011:article/98287 Researchers are learning even more about how a sedentary lifestyle is bad for our bodies. A recent study shows a link between sitting patterns and diabetes in older people. Matthew Mclaughlin, PhD Candidate, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, John Bellettiere, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of California San Diego, and Andrea LaCroix, Professor of Epidemiology, University of California San Diego Sitting can do more than give you a headache. It is linked to diabetes and obesity. Stockfour/Shutterstock.comAdults are sitting more than ever, and few pay attention to how they sit throughout the day. Take a moment to think about all the reasons we sit. First off, you’re probably sitting while reading this. Some of the most common sitting activities include eating meals; driving; talking on the phone; using a computer, television, or small device; and reading. Now take…
