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Cats do not harm children's mental health, study finds
« on: February 25, 2017, 11:33:00 am »
Cats do not harm children's mental health, study finds
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New research brings some good news for cat lovers. Contrary to previous claims, researchers have found no link between cat ownership in childhood and increased risk of mental illness.
[A child and her cat]
Researchers say there is no link between cat ownership in childhood and later risk of mental health problems.

Lead study author Dr. Francesca Solmi, of the Division of Psychiatry at University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom, and colleagues recently reported their findings in the journal Psychological Medicine.

Cats are among the most popular pets in the United States, with more than 30 percent of households owning at least one feline friend.

As well as being beloved companions, studies have shown that cats and other pets can benefit mental health, helping to reduce anxiety and stress and improve overall psychological well-being.

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316046.php
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Re: Cats do not harm children's mental health, study finds
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2017, 11:47:09 am »
Dang. I guess they never heard of toxoplasmosis, but technically, that isn't the cat causing the problems.
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Re: Cats do not harm children's mental health, study finds
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2017, 12:49:15 pm »
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I love kitties. Any cat lover knows pregnant women shouldn't go near a litter box. Other than that, cats are great for kids. And people.

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Re: Cats do not harm children's mental health, study finds
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2017, 01:38:32 pm »
Cats do not harm children's mental health, study finds



Adults mental health is another matter.
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Re: Cats do not harm children's mental health, study finds
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2017, 01:48:15 pm »
Quote from: uglybiker on February 25, 2017, 01:38:32 pm
Cats do not harm children's mental health, study finds



Adults mental health is another matter.

The crazy cat lady was a lawyer and a doctor and graduated from both Harvard and Yale before she became obsessed with cats.

http://simpsons.wikia.com/wiki/Eleanor_Abernathy

Interesting Simpsons trivia if anyone is interested. :)
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Re: Cats do not harm children's mental health, study finds
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2017, 01:51:08 pm »
Quote from: Smokin Joe on February 25, 2017, 11:47:09 am
Dang. I guess they never heard of toxoplasmosis, but technically, that isn't the cat causing the problems.

Yeah, I think its a dumbed-down headline for a dumbed-down readership.  (Not this group, but generally speaking.)
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« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2017, 06:35:03 pm »
@Freya

As you know, future crazy old cat ladies are my weakness:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTTwcCVajAc
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« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2017, 08:15:24 pm »
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That video is funny!  :silly:
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« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2017, 08:38:00 pm »
Quote from: Freya on February 25, 2017, 12:49:15 pm
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@Hopalong Ginsberg

I love kitties. Any cat lover knows pregnant women shouldn't go near a litter box. Other than that, cats are great for kids. And people.

 8888sitting kitty

The voices in my head assure me that my cats haven't harmed my mental health.
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« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2017, 08:43:45 pm »
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Re: Cats do not harm children's mental health, study finds
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2017, 08:43:48 pm »
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I think it's time to quote the ever sagacious Bubbles.

"Kitties are so nice"
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« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2017, 10:21:19 pm »
Quote from: Freya on February 25, 2017, 08:43:48 pm
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@Hopalong Ginsberg

I think it's time to quote the ever sagacious Bubbles.

"Kitties are so nice"

Words to live by.
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