Women's World

When your cat helps make you healthier

By Datuk Dr Nor Ashikin Mokhtar
Need to destress? A cuddle session with your cat will help bring your cortisol levels down. — AFP

Cats have a long history with humans and remain one of the most popular pets globally.

In the United States, about 42.7 million households own at least one cat.

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