22 Amazing Ways That Cats Make People Happier And Healthier

Held in high regard for thousands of years, cats are special creatures. Often thought of as aloof, the truth is cats provide more care for us than we ever thought possible, and scientific research is beginning to make this very clear.

From reducing stress and anxiety to lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, cats can do it all when it comes to making people happier and healthier. To see for yourself, here is some food for thought.

If you are tired of being tired all the time, try curling up in bed with your favorite kitty each night. According to recent studies, people are twice as likely to have a better sleep with their kitty than have a worse sleep, so it could be a great way to finally get some restful sleep!

And once you’re awake, don’t stop there. Having a cat curl up in your lap or even sit near you will lower your breathing and heart rate, helping you feel calmer.

Having a cat or two around the house will mean you’ll probably be seeing the doctor far less as well.

Scientists have noted that cat owners are 30 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke, and cats help to lower your blood pressure and cholesterol.

In fact, some people have actually been able to reduce or eliminate medications associated with these conditions, demonstrating the effectiveness of our feline friends when it comes to our health.

As you probably know first hand, cats are great at improving your mood and helping to alleviate depression. Whether encouraging us to get up and play with them or using their incredible napping powers to remind us it’s okay to slow down now and then, cats can help us realize that by living in the moment and taking things one day at a time, everything will be fine.

If these tidbits intrigue you, there’s plenty more where these came from. To learn many more reasons how our felines can help us live happier and healthier lives, check out the infographic below, or read the full post on how cats make us happier and healthier at Catological.com.

This is a guest post from Emily Parker of Catological. Emily is a cat lover with two kitties of her own and started Catological to document how to raise, love, care for, and treat your cat.