If you’re a cat person, you know how much comfort a cat companion can bring, but did you know that these paw-sitive feelings are backed by science, too? Keep reading to find out how spending time with cats can improve your life.
Improves heart health
When following more than 4,400 participants over 20 years, scientists found that cat owners had reduced stress levels and blood pressure. This long-term effect keeps your heart healthy.
Promotes healing
Cats are fantastic destressing companions. They are great listeners and provide tactile comfort while lying with you. A cat’s purr not only releases endorphins, the body’s feel-good chemical, but resonates between a frequency of 25 and 140Hz that has been shown to heal bones, tendons, and joints.
Not only does being around a cat provide a tactile benefit; it can also help you study! Interacting with a cat can activate the prefrontal cortex. This helps you stay focused, improves your working memory, and helps you make decisions. If you’ve got a big study guide to look over, why not study with a cat in your lap?
Helps the cat develop
Playing with cats does not only help you have fun; it helps promote growth in the cats as well. Cats need stimulation and interaction. It engages their instincts and builds their confidence, leading to independent, happy cats.
The benefits of spending time with a cat are many, for both the human and the cat. If you don’t have a cat of your own, you can still reap these benefits by booking an appointment at Cat Connection, where you’ll spend quality time hanging out with adoptable cats in a cozy, home-like environment.
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