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Cats are the new aspirin [prevent heart attacks]
Roanoke Times ^
| 2/22/2008
Posted on 02/22/2008 11:46:17 PM PST by bruinbirdman
According 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 was based on data collected from nearly 4,500 men and women, ages 30 to 75. All were free of cardiovascular disease when they entered the study in the 1970s. The angle of pet ownership was examined on the tail of recent research indicating pets reduce stress. Apparently they did not make the same connection to improved health with the respondents who only had dogs.
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.
TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Extended News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: cats; freepun; health; kittyping; pets
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To: girlangler
141
posted on
02/23/2008 4:43:38 PM PST
by
Rennes Templar
( Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts.)
To: Rennes Templar
Well, I have a 10 pound black and white panther.
At least HE believes he’s a panther.
Should have seen him the day he tried to sneak up on, and attack, a deer in the yard.
Anyway, he keeps me laughing, so he probably is good for my heart.
142
posted on
02/23/2008 4:56:40 PM PST
by
girlangler
(Fish Fear Me)
To: Shyla
Ping, in case you missed this.
143
posted on
02/23/2008 5:10:08 PM PST
by
Doctor Phogg
(Dogs think they're human, Cats think they're gods)
To: Abathar
Perfect! Except for the baseball bat, that’s exactly how my cats behave.
Mine brings me gifts all night. I wake up in the morning surrounded by puff balls and feather toys. No live mice yet, thankfully.
144
posted on
02/23/2008 5:19:57 PM PST
by
Not A Snowbird
(Some people are like slinkys, the idea of them tumbling down a flight of stairs makes you smile.)
To: girlangler
Mine is only 5 pounds, and he seems big. You’ve got a “whopper”.
145
posted on
02/23/2008 5:30:53 PM PST
by
Rennes Templar
( Never underestimate the difficulty of changing false beliefs by facts.)
To: Doctor Phogg
Thank you for the ping.
At this time,a litter box is what I do not need.
I would have a kitty but with two tiny house dogs and the wolves....our spare time is not spare : )
Thanks!
146
posted on
02/23/2008 6:39:37 PM PST
by
Shyla
To: bruinbirdman
Cats are nice but anything cats can do dogs can do better.
147
posted on
02/23/2008 6:43:18 PM PST
by
Ditter
To: Slings and Arrows
This is one of four deck cats I take care of: This is Dewy
148
posted on
02/23/2008 6:52:21 PM PST
by
angcat
(Indian name "She who yells too much")
To: SheLion
Cats rule!
149
posted on
02/23/2008 6:53:22 PM PST
by
Lady Jag
(Always look on the bright side of life)
To: Lady Jag
Lol, I Love this Thread, Lady Jag! Thank you for the Ping! : )
150
posted on
02/23/2008 6:58:59 PM PST
by
Kitty Mittens
(To God Be All Excellent Praise!!)
To: Kitty Mittens
I think I'm going to take an aspirin now. I mean pet my cat, TheLittleGuy.
yitbos
151
posted on
02/23/2008 7:34:36 PM PST
by
bruinbirdman
("Those who control language control minds. - Ayn Rand")
To: Kitty Mittens
Lol, I Love this Thread ME TOO!
152
posted on
02/23/2008 7:42:42 PM PST
by
Lady Jag
(Always look on the bright side of life)
To: angcat
"Conceited? Moi?"
153
posted on
02/23/2008 8:13:16 PM PST
by
Slings and Arrows
("Those who surrender personal liberty for lower global temperatures will receive neither."--weegee)
To: bruinbirdman
Is this also true after watching the play “Cats”?
154
posted on
02/23/2008 8:15:24 PM PST
by
johnthebaptistmoore
(Vote for conservatives AT ALL POLITICAL LEVELS! Encourage all others to do the same on November 4!)
To: The Spirit Of Allegiance; bruinbirdman
155
posted on
02/23/2008 10:19:37 PM PST
by
dixiechick2000
(There ought to be one day-- just one-- when there is open season on senators. ~~ Will Rogers)
To: andyandval
156
posted on
02/23/2008 10:22:27 PM PST
by
dixiechick2000
(There ought to be one day-- just one-- when there is open season on senators. ~~ Will Rogers)
To: All
I have 5 cats myself, I ought to be around for a long time. B-) The most I had at one time was 9. My youngest, Rascal, 10 months old, right now is sitting on top of my 1964 B&W Sony TV set.
157
posted on
02/23/2008 10:28:30 PM PST
by
Nowhere Man
(Is Barak HUSSEIN Obama the Anti-Christ?)
To: Mila
I have four and figure if you have two or less you are about out. I get good exercise letting them in and out.
158
posted on
02/23/2008 10:35:46 PM PST
by
Big Horn
(Life is a sexually transmitted disease that is 100% fatal . Author unknown)
To: T-Bird45
Great laughs. thanks. Very good to laugh that hard.
159
posted on
02/23/2008 10:39:06 PM PST
by
Quix
(GOD ALONE IS GOD; WORTHY; PAID THE PRICE; IS COMING AGAIN; KNOWS ALL; IS LOVING; IS ALTOGETHER GOOD)
To: SShultz460
that cat has stage presence
160
posted on
02/23/2008 10:41:40 PM PST
by
Taffini
(Mr. Pippin and Mr. Waffles do not approve)
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