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Cats may have a reputation for independence, but emerging research suggests we share a unique connection with them—fueled by brain chemistry. The main chemical involved is oxytocin, often called the ...

Scientists studying brain aging have turned to an unexpected research partner living right in our homes. What they discovered ...

Dog and cat parents may glean benefits beyond a cuddle buddy. A recent study links cat and dog ownership to slower cognitive decline in older adults. The study, published in Scientific Reports, ...

If you met Lucille today, a senior cat lounging on her back like a sleepy sea otter, you might never guess that her brain is technically "smooth." Her human explains on TikTok that specialists ...