A study found that people who do not have cats have a 40% higher risk of having a heart attack. Cats reduce stress thereby helping to reducing heart attack and other health risks. Some cardiologists disagree with these findings (I just put in this article because the cat in the picture looks like Pippin!).
Other studies have shown that having a pet reduces blood pressure and increases the tendency to exercise. The exercise is for dogs because people take them out to walk. I think cats may decrease exercise. The longer you look at that cat sleeping 16 hours a day, perfectly content, the nicer it looks! Cats are especially good pets for seniors as they are easy to care for and provide companionship.
Anyway this post is mostly an excuse to put up pictures of my cats! I do agree that cats are good for you though. They ask very little and yet provide unlimited love and affection. They are furry and warm to cuddle with and no matter how bad you feel will always make you smile.
Robin, the lonely (except for my cats!) blog mistress
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