Pet owners who spend more time close to cats are happier, study finds
Researchers tracked 19 owners and 29 cats for a month and found closer daily contact was linked to higher vigour and lower stress, according to iScience.
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Why Spending Time With Your Cat Feels So Good, According to Science
When you hug, hold, squeeze, and pet your cat, you’re probably vaguely aware, maybe just in the back of your mind, that you’re actively trying to improve your quality of life by engaging in a pleasant activity. But something might be happening on a deeper, hormonal level that boosts not only your mood but your […]
Cat owners usually ensure that there are few things more satisfying than spending some time with cats at home, but now science shows that they are right: researchers at Kyoto University (Japan) have found that spending time with a cat can produce a noticeable improvement in mood and well-being.The study, published by iScience magazine, has been directed by Dr. Saho Takagi, who says: "We found that spending time near the cat in daily life was ass…
Time spent close to a cat tracked positive mood, not the years of ownership, in a one month Kyoto University study of 29 cats and 19 owners that used Bluetooth beacons on collars, published in iScience.
Quality of time with your cat matters far more than how long you've owned it, according to new data on feline companionship.
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