US Politics | Lazy dogs are over six times more likely to develop ‘doggy dementia’
LAZY dogs are more likely to get "doggy dementia", say scientists. A study found pups that don't get out enough face a 6.5 times higher risk of a condition called canine cognitive dysfunction, compared to hyper hounds. 
Lazy dogs are more likely to get canine cognitive dysfunction, making them uncoordinated, sleepy and forgetfulGetty It can make pets uncoordinated, sleepy and forgetful. The condition becomes more common with each year of old age and could be suffered by as many as two in three mutts by the age of 15. Experts at the University of Washington studied 15,000 dogs in the US and found their risk of dementia rises by 68 per cent every year past the age of 10. Writing in the journal Scientific Reports, study author Sarah Yarborough said: "Among dogs of the same age, health and breed type, odds of canine cognitive dysfunction were 6.47 times higher in dogs who were not active compared to those who were very active." Pet charity PDSA says pups should get at least an hour of exercise per day – and even more for energetic breeds like labradors and springer spaniels. Read More on Dementia 
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THE SUN ON SUNDAY SAYS Funding increase for dementia research is a fitting tribute to Babs As well as keeping them happy, regular workouts reduce pooches' risk of painful arthritis and obesity. Studies in humans show exercise reduces the risk of the memory-robbing disorder by keeping the brain active. And Ms Yarborough said staying fit could reduce harmful swelling inside dogs' bodies that could damage blood vessels in the brain. But the study added that active dogs may simply exercise more because they are not suffering the decline. Most read in The US Sun BAD SIGNS Two major 'red flags' about Kim's behavior led to Pete dumping her NICK OF TIME Kardashian fans think Kim will date ex who now has EIGHT kids WORRIES FOR WENDY Wendy Williams looks disheveled as she appears to buy cigarettes & liquor NUKE ALERT Europe's biggest nuke plant 'DISCONNECTED from grid' as Russia masses troops STORMING MAD Kylie slammed by fans for Stormi's 'inappropriate' dress as pair hit party ROBBED OF ROBIN GMA's Robin Roberts shocks fans by revealing she's taking a break from show
Lazy dogs are more likely to get canine cognitive dysfunction, making them uncoordinated, sleepy and forgetfulGetty It can make pets uncoordinated, sleepy and forgetful. The condition becomes more common with each year of old age and could be suffered by as many as two in three mutts by the age of 15. Experts at the University of Washington studied 15,000 dogs in the US and found their risk of dementia rises by 68 per cent every year past the age of 10. Writing in the journal Scientific Reports, study author Sarah Yarborough said: "Among dogs of the same age, health and breed type, odds of canine cognitive dysfunction were 6.47 times higher in dogs who were not active compared to those who were very active." Pet charity PDSA says pups should get at least an hour of exercise per day – and even more for energetic breeds like labradors and springer spaniels. Read More on Dementia ALZ HOPE Zapping brain with tiny electrical currents 'could stave off dementia in old age' THE SUN ON SUNDAY SAYS Funding increase for dementia research is a fitting tribute to Babs As well as keeping them happy, regular workouts reduce pooches' risk of painful arthritis and obesity. Studies in humans show exercise reduces the risk of the memory-robbing disorder by keeping the brain active. And Ms Yarborough said staying fit could reduce harmful swelling inside dogs' bodies that could damage blood vessels in the brain. But the study added that active dogs may simply exercise more because they are not suffering the decline. Most read in The US Sun BAD SIGNS Two major 'red flags' about Kim's behavior led to Pete dumping her NICK OF TIME Kardashian fans think Kim will date ex who now has EIGHT kids WORRIES FOR WENDY Wendy Williams looks disheveled as she appears to buy cigarettes & liquor NUKE ALERT Europe's biggest nuke plant 'DISCONNECTED from grid' as Russia masses troops STORMING MAD Kylie slammed by fans for Stormi's 'inappropriate' dress as pair hit party ROBBED OF ROBIN GMA's Robin Roberts shocks fans by revealing she's taking a break from show
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