People who keep cats at home have a chance to be healthier than their peers who do not have a pet, writes Pensnews.
Scientists have conducted studies that have revealed the positive impact of domestic cats on human health. Often people are not even aware of the help of fluffy “doctors”.
According to veterinarian and zoologist Valeria Kushnerik, cats are a kind of “analgesic” and are able to save a person from severe stress or shock in a matter of minutes, the zoologist claims. When we pet or hug a cat, our brain releases oxytocin, the hormone of love and well-being. After a few minutes of comfortable communication with an animal, a person calms down, his level of stress and anxiety is significantly reduced. After interacting with cats, a person involuntarily notices an improvement in mood, a surge of strength and energy.
In addition, having a furry friend in the house also reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Cat owners have been found to be 30% less likely to experience heart attacks and strokes, for which long-term stress is one of the main causes. With constant communication with an animal, people learn to control their anxiety levels, normalize high blood pressure and reduce blood sugar levels.
Also, according to the zoologist, cats that come to sleep in their owner’s bed are able to normalize sleep and even relieve chronic insomnia, they do not make you feel sad and lonely. In addition, cats are considered excellent companions when it comes to any kind of experience. They feel when the owner is broken and depressed. At such moments, they strive to get on their hands, even if they do not like to sit on their knees too much. This is how they express their concern and show that they empathize.
Source: Rosbalt
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