Did you ever think that owning a cat can actually improve ones health? Did you ever think that owning a cat can reduce the risk of many diseases? Did you ever think that owning a cat can reduce daily symptoms such as stress and anxiety? Well, the answer is that cats CAN do all this. According to FutureMedica.com, health professionals and researches are finding that owning a cat can actually benefit your health. You can enjoy a number of benefits from cat ownership, and here are 17 health benefits with owning a cute kitty:
1. lower risk of cardiovascular disease
2. reduce risk of heart attack
3. improve your immune function
4. decrease chance of developing allergies
5. help prevent asthma in children
6. reduce blood pressure
7. lower triglycerides
8. lower cholesterol
9. reduced risk of stroke
10. reduce stress
11. reduce anxiety
12. improve your mood
13. help with depression
14. help with autism
15. reduced loneliness
16. fewer health care visits
17. longer life
If you have any questions, on how owning a cat can help with all these benefits, check out the entire article here.
