Researchers Think Cats Could Help Our Brains Age Better

"These findings add to growing evidence that companion animals can provide valuable insights into ageing."

Owning a pet, be it a cat or a dog, has previously been linked to lower heart disease risk. This is especially true for cat owners aged between 40 and 64.

Our feline friends may also reduce stress and boost our mood.

As if they don’t do enough for us already, researchers from the University of Bath, Auburn College of Veterinary Medicine in the US, and École Nationale Vétérinaire de Toulouse in France have said they might help us to age better too.

Why might cats help us to age better?

Their paper, published in the journal Biology Open, reads: “Pet cats........

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