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6 Surprising Benefits of OWNING A CAT
Good House Keeping - US
|May - June 2025
June is National Adopt a Cat Month—the perfect opportunity to add a feline to your life.
Experts estimate that cats were domesticated in the Near East around 10,000 years ago, around the time of the development of agriculture. Is now the time for you to join the ranks of cat owners? Consider these ways in which having a cat may improve your life.
1 A cat may make you healthier...
People who share their lives with cats have been shown to have better cardiovascular health than those who don’t. Having a pet can also reduce blood pressure. In short, don’t stop exercising, but your cat may give your health a boost.
2 ...and happier!
This story is from the May - June 2025 edition of Good House Keeping - US.
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