Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Cats are an Excellent Source of Happiness

The Benefits of Bonding
By CatAge Staff

Quality time with your cat is good for both pet and human alike.

Research shows that petting a cat evens out human brain waves associated with depression and increases human brain waves associated with anxiety relief and positive feelings. After a mere 5 minutes of affection, your cat will experience lower blood pressure and positive neurochemical changes, as well.

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I completely agree w/ the folks @ cat age.

How could the sight of my little squirrel, soaking up the sun, not make you feel happy?

Feeling blue? Go pet a kitty :) haha

12 comments:

Marcie said...

Such a cute picture! I agree animals make us so happy!

xo M

paddle to shore said...

Ohh this is fascinating. I wonder if these facts are the same with dogs? I really would love to get a dog, but I'm not sure where life will be taking me in the next few years so I'm trying to wait a little while.

k said...

haha that is so cute. i think my dog works the same way :)

Lynzy said...

aww, how cute! I completely agree, when I am feeling blue my kitten Tweezers (yes, thats his name) always cheers me up :)

xo Lynzy
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Diana Mieczan said...

I didnt know that...Very interesting...I love that photo:)
I have two dogs...and they are pretty cool too:)Kisses,sweetie pie:)
Hugs

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michelle_ said...

cute cat :D

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the chirpy bird said...

Couldn't agree more, though it's all about my pooch Sydney! The light of my life! :)
xo tash

Collette Osuna said...

Hi..just saw you on Kendis blog, thought Id stop by and say HELLO...love your blog too...Im your newest follower:)

I got my daughter a cat last Dec....hes her whole world:) Cute post!!
And so nice to meet you!

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AmyK said...

I miss having kitties around! I'm trying to talk my husband into letting me get a dog or a cat, but he's not interested in a kitty. So sad ;)

cb said...

totally agree! my new little rosalita makes me soo happy, she is such a cutey! and after a bad day it is nice to come

xo,
cb

Diana said...

I absolutely believe this is true. There's nothing like some kitty love to brighten up your day.

Janet Dillon Robinson said...

I'm not feeling blue, but I literally went and picked up my cat after reading this :) Thanks!