Why Cat Owners Live Longer Than Others: Scientists Answer
Cats have long received the unofficial status of "natural healers."
But is it true? Scientists tried to figure it out. It turned out that statistics are on the side of cat lovers.
Researchers have found that owners of these pets live on average 10 years longer than those who do not have cats at home, the Pronews portal reports.
Scientists have found that owners of purring animals are 5 times less likely to visit doctors.
At the same time, they have good health indicators. They are less likely to experience pressure surges and suffer less from high cholesterol.
Cat owners have lower stress levels, cope better with fatigue, and get sick less often.
Your pet's purring has a positive effect on the immune system.
Cats are also useful for people who have previously suffered a heart attack.
The presence of an animal in the house reduces the risk of recurrent myocardial infarction, experts have found.
This is why cat owners live longer than others.
But this is only one of the factors. Much also depends on nutrition, lifestyle, genetics, and so on.
However, scientists have confirmed that having a cat in the house increases people's chances of a long and healthy life.
