Australian Women’s Weekly NZ

Purr-fect health

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Our feline friends are much better for our health than we may have thought. Aside from being great company and relieving stress, a study has found they are great for heart health. The Journal of Vascular and Interventi­onal Neurology has reported on a link found between cat ownership and a decreased risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke. Just the sound of a cat’s purr has a calming effect that lowers blood pressure.

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LOVE YOUR CAT!

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