And here I thought it was magic.
Every time a cat purrs near me, I get sleepy. If my cat sleeps next to me, I rest easier and longer. I thought it might just be cat magic--after all, they had to domesticate us to where we're willing to feed them and clean out their poop boxes and even go as far as dubbing them gods somehow! It turns out that there's a more scientific explanation.
Cats purr at 20 to 140 Hz, which can be medically therapeutic to people. It turns out that those who claim that cats jump on you and purr to help you feel better might be onto something! Purring may help lower stress and blood pressure, and some studies indicate that cat owners have a lower risk of heart attack.
What other benefits do you see to cat purring? Share your ideas in the chat!