Thursday, March 20, 2008

Owning a cat 'cuts stroke risk by a third'

Having a cat around the house could cut your risk of having a heart attack or stroke by almost half. Scientists said owning and stroking a purring feline may reduce stress and anxiety, and so protect against cardiovascular disease. They found even those who no longer owned a cat benefited from these protective effects.

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