Your cat's 'bad' behavior might mean they miss you, study says

By Kristen Rogers, CNN

Updated 1833 GMT (0233 HKT) April 15, 2020

Pets bring joy to our lives (yes, dog lovers -- even cats). Need more proof than the gleeful smile on this child's face? <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0747563215004343" target="_blank">A study from Indiana University</a> found simply watching cat videos boosted energy and healthy positive emotions and decreased negative feelings.
Photos: How pets improve our health
Pets bring joy to our lives (yes, dog lovers -- even cats). Need more proof than the gleeful smile on this child's face? A study from Indiana University found simply watching cat videos boosted energy and healthy positive emotions and decreased negative feelings.
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Man's best friend is well known for devotion and loyalty, but did you know that dogs can also extend our lifespans? A new <a href="https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.119.005554" target="_blank">meta-analysis </a>of research on nearly 4 million people found dog owners were 24% less likely to die for any reason.