Did you know that just 20 to 30 minutes a day, spent with a cat can calm your nerves and boost your mood?
It has been proven that when you spend time with a cat, your production of serotonin, that increases feelings of well-being, goes up, and your cortisol levels go down.
Cortisol, is a stress hormone, and if stays up for a far too long, it can lead to high cholesterol and hypertension. This means that spending time with a cat can keep you healthier in the long run, by boosting your mood and lowering your stress levels!
Who would say that having a feline pet can increase your life span and wellbeing?
But such claims are backed up by numerous studies!
For example, a 2009 study published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Neurology showed that having a cat can significantly reduce your risk of getting a stroke!
During this study scientist have measured cat’s owners heart rate and blood pressure and have proved that interacting with a cat on a daily basis can really make you feel less stressed.
Another study from the University of Minnesota showed that owning a cat successfully reduces stress and anxiety and subsequently reduces the risk of heart disease.
Stroking the pet could cut the level of stress-related hormones in the blood, and make you experience intimate bond, strong feelings of connection, love and loyalty and even feel less lonely.
Cats are known to be loyal beings who provide unconditional love to their owners, and can help moderate stress levels in spite of external stressors.
Scientists also explain that ‘finding purpose’ and distraction from your own problems, by taking care of the cat’s needs, are proven common stress-reduction techniques.
Since ancient times, cats have been considered a special creature that possess some form of unnatural power, and even today many cat owners believe that cats have the ability to eliminate all sorts of negative energy from their bodies and from their space.
So, if you are an animal lover, and tired of being lonely and under stress, do not wait, just go and get your feline friend now!