People with cats are far less likely to suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) according to a new 5yr. study by Dr. June McNicholas. Fewer headaches, fewer colds and flu, less depression, less stress—the list goes on. Pretty cool!
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And, if one should happen to have four cats, that person would be four times happier than a person with only one?
brooke- that sounds reasonable to me! i bet there’s a bell curve, though.
Makes sense… my kitten certainly cheers me up. Watching her frolic in the snow on our balcony first thing in the morning is certainly a great way prevent depression…
Dogs can also help to raise the spirits of their parents. I guess it is just the magical powers of pets.