Does raising cats have scientific benefits?
To raise cats has many benefits, most of which may not be known. Here are some
scientific data showing the most important benefits of having a cat at home:
1. May reduce the risk of heart disease
A number of studies have shown that having a cat at at home may reduce stress
levels, which in turn reduces the likelihood of developing cardiovascular
diseases and also stroke by up to 30%.
Therapeutic benefits
- The presence of a cat in the house stimulates the flow of oxytocin
- the hormone responsible for feelings of love and trust, and the presence of
- cats in the home also helps people with difficult periods such as sadness
or mourning overcome their negative feelings.
In addition, many studies have found that cats greatly help autistic children to
calm down and become more social.
3. The sound of kittens. It has therapeutic benefits!
Scientists have found that cat vagina (which means the cat is happy and relieved)
helps humans to treat, as the frequency of this sound oscillations has a positive
effect on the movement of joints after their injury and on human muscles.
4. Having cats helps sleep!
Numerous studies have concluded that having one or more cats
next to you during sleep may help you get better sleep.
A study in the UK of a number of women who don't have cats, found that
they sleep better when they have a cat next to them than their life partner!
5. Raising cats to increase immunity
Contrary to what is promoted in our Arab countries, exposure to Looper
and the skin of these cats increases resistance to allergens
reducing the risk of allergies and asthma.