Researchers at University of Tsukuba examined how dog ownership and exercise self-efficacy affected physical activity among Japanese office workers before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

One thing I love — yet sometimes dislike — about having a dog is taking them out on walks. I’ll start with the hate part first because, fortunately, that happens much less often. The recent intense ...

Tsukuba, Japan—The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a widespread decline in physical activity. To explore this trend, the researchers conducted a web-based survey to examine the influence of dog ...