Cat Karma

Cat owners are less likely to die of a heart attack or other cardiovascular diseases, according to data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study.

People who had never owned a cat were 40 percent more likely to die of a heart attack than cat owners during the 20-year study period. Researchers surmised that cat lovers share personality charecteristics such as low stress and anxiety with their pets.

Smart Snacks
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Snack on black produce for its anti-oxidant-packed pigments to prevent heart disease.

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