Three reasons you should love cats

Over a century ago, Charles Dickens once said “What greater gift than the love of a cat?”- little did he know how true that statement is. Science has now proven the many health benefits of being a cat owner. We checked out these three reasons to love cats:

1. Cats help us sleep better. A study showed that cat owners were less likely to take medication for sleeping problems than non-pet owners.

2. Cat owners are heart healthy. Another study showed that people who own cats are less likely to take medication for cardiovascular disease than those without pets.

3. Cats are furry stress busters. Researchers found that when we pet our cats, our body releases oxytocin. Oxytocin has anti-stress effects and can also decrease blood pressure.

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