Those of us with whose board names show an obvious liking or affinity for cats seem to have it right !

Owning a cat 'cuts stroke risk by third'

Owning a cat can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by more than a third, researchers have found.
Scientists said that having a cat helped to relieve stress and anxiety, which is known to help protect against heart disease by lowering blood pressure and reducing the heart rate.

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