Cats and Human Happiness

New global study reveals surprising link between feline populations and human happiness levels

A study published in the journal PLOS One has found that countries with more cats are happier. However, there is a downside to cats carrying the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, which can infect humans and has been linked to road rage, depression, and other mood changes. The study suggests that companion animals like cats and dogs are generally beneficial for well-being, but carry the parasite.

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