JimijamflimflamJul 6
Sindarina, Edge Case Detective

"As global population ages and dementia rates climb, scientists may have found an unexpected ally in the fight against cognitive decline.

Cats and dogs may be exercising more than just your patience: they could be keeping parts of your brain ticking over too. In a potential breakthrough for preventive health, researchers have found that owning a four-pawed friend is linked to slower cognitive decline by potentially preserving specific brain functions as we grow older."

Science explains why cat ladies live longer! 😏😻

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jul/05/dog-cat-ownership-could-preserve-specific-brain-functions-as-we-age-cognitive-decline

#News #DontPayTheGuardian

Owning dog or cat could preserve some brain functions as we age, study says

Fish or bird ownership showed no significant link to slower cognitive decline in study with implications for ageing societies

The Guardian
Jul 6 at 4:09pmWeb
Show threadEl DuvelleJul 6
@sindarina I hope they controlled for the fact that people with dementia or heath problems or mobility issues or less money etc. are probably less likely to get a pet in the first place..