Health Watch: Cats, Heart Health

Updated: Thursday, 25 Jun 2009, 6:12 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 25 Jun 2009, 6:12 PM EDT

Beth
Galvin

Edited By: Leigha Baugham | myfoxatlanta.com

A new study suggests that cat owners may be healthier than their canine loving counterparts.

The study conducted by the University of Minnesota shows that owning a cat may not only be good for a person's peace of mind, but it could also be good for the heart.

The study found that owning a dog is also good for your heart, but not as good as owning a cat.

The study appeared in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Neurology.

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