February 22, 2008Cats are the new aspirinAccording to a study by researchers at the University of Minnesota, having a kitty in your life could make you less likely to die of a cardiovascular disease, but this same protective effect does not extend to those who share their lives only with dogs. A WebMD news report said, compared with cat owners, people who never had a pet cat were 40 percent more likely to die of a heart attack and 30 percent more likely to die of any cardiovascular disease, including stroke, heart failure, and chronic heart disease. The study results were presented this week at the International Stroke Conference in New Orleans. 
So should you head to the shelter and adopt a cat as part of a heart-healthy lifestyle? I would say yes, as long as you like kitties. I would also recommend adopting two cats, because two are always better than one. However, you must remember that you are not the owner of the cats; you are their employees. Do good work and they will reward you with life-saving purrs and chin-rubbings. |
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