Cats are the new aspirin [prevent heart attacks]

Roanoke Times ^ | 2/22/2008

[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.

[Caipirabob]

Oh Jeez!

[martin_fierro]

Cats are the new aspirin [prevent heart attacks

ROBOTIK KAT IZ TYLENOL

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the ping!

[wizr]

I love cat stew, uh, cat’s, too.

[Slings and Arrows]

Cats are the new aspirin

...dogs are the new methamphetamine.

[metmom]

They just die from something else.

If the allergies don’t getcha.

[Pappy Smear]

I’ve always told my wife a little pussy would be good for me. I’ll have to show her the article.

[Abathar]

My relationship with my cat is best summed up here:

Wake Up!

[mware]

[spectre]

That is so perverted...LOL!

sw

[Slings and Arrows]

I think my youngest kitty has seen that movie. Her new trick is jumping up and down on me at 6 AM with a “Let’s play!” expression on her face.

[Biggirl]

Good grief grow up!

[Biggirl]

Great article. Goes to show that pets in general, cats in a special way are the BEST MEDICINE.

[pissant]

You need to get out more. Cats are a delicacy in some parts of the world.

[Biggirl]

Thanks for the excellent posting. =^..^= :)

[Abathar]

Mine is far more devious, she will start out climbing on you and purring, so you just ignore her hoping she will see a deer or squirrel and leave you alone. If that doesn't work she starts pawing your face, then rubbing her chin on your jaw.

If you keep playing possum through this she gives you one last warning by licking the end of your nose, that is always the last thing she does - cleans where she is about to bite. She is 15 years old now and has been doing that since she was a little kitten.

I guess I can understand why she does it, it certainly gets the covers flying and me out of bed yelling in a hurry.

[gitmo]

Never pet a wet cat.

And vice versa.

[Biggirl]

I was not born yesterday but this thread talks about the benefits of cats when as animal companions to one’s good health.

[The Spirit Of Allegiance]

To your health!

I put you on my list so you can has pingburger in the future too.

[Biggirl]

Before I forget. :0) =^..^=