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Study Finds Spending More Time Close to Cats Improves Owners' Mood

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A study led by Kyoto University found that cat owners who spend more time physically close to their cats report more positive moods. This research, published in the journal iScience, contributes to ongoing discussions about the health and well-being effects of cat ownership, which have shown both positive and negative outcomes in previous studies.

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