17 Health Benefits of Owning a Cat

We found this article which describes how cats can help your health - and they're much more fun and cuddly than a pill!
http://mritechnicianschools.net/2010/17 ... ing-a-cat/
17 Health Benefits of Owning a Cat

1. Lower risk of cardiovascular disease
2. Reduce risk of heart attack
3. Improve your immune function
4. Decrease chance of developing allergies
5. Help prevent asthma in children
6. Reduce blood pressure
7. Lower triglycerides
8. Lower cholesterol
9. Reduced risk of stroke
10. Reduce stress
11. Reduce anxiety
12. Improve your mood
13. Help with depression
14. Help with autism
15. Reduced loneliness
16. Fewer health care visits
17. Longer life

Have you found any of these benefits to occur since adopting a cat? What else have you noticed that they've done for you?

Taking good care of your pets helps take good care of you too, don't forget to schedule your wellness checks if it's been a while!