Did you know your cat's purr is more than just a sound? A new study reveals that petting and purring raise oxytocin, the "love hormone," in your brain, reducing stress and blood pressure. Our cats are more than just pets! #Cats #MentalHealth #Oxytocin #Pets
00:00The hidden power of a purr. How your cat calms and heals you. For a long time.
00:06We've believed that cats are distant and independent creatures.
00:11But science is revealing a fascinating truth.
00:14We share a deep connection with them, driven by our brain chemistry.
00:18The key player in this relationship is oxytocin, often called the love.
00:23Hormone, the same neurochemical that promotes trust and affection between humans.
00:28The science behind the cat-human bond goes beyond a simple feeling of warmth.
00:34La oxytocin offers beneficios reales ayudando, a suprimir L-cortisol, la hormona del.
00:43Oxytocin offers real physiological benefits by helping to suppress the stress hormone cortisol.
00:49By reducing cortisol, our bodies can relax more easily.
00:53Oxytocin also activates the parasympathetic nervous system.
00:57Which is responsible for rest and digest, thereby deepening our sense of calm.
01:04While the connection between dogs and humans has been extensively studied, the scientific evidence for cats has been growing.
01:11Researchers in Japan have shown that even brief petting sessions can raise oxytocin levels in their owner's saliva, confirming what many cat lovers already knew.
01:20The power of the purr is a key part of this interaction.
01:25Beyond soft fur, the distinctive sound of a purr not only helps cats heal themselves, but also has a calming effect on us.
01:33It has been shown that listening to that rhythmic purr can lower our heart rate and blood pressure.
01:37The surge of oxytocin released during gentle interaction with a cat helps reduce cortisol, which in turn can relieve pain and blood pressure.
01:48Ultimately, the companionship of a cat reinforced by these small boosts of oxytocin can act as a powerful buffer against anxiety and depression.
01:57However, for this bonding hormone to be released, the interaction must be voluntary.
02:03Research has shown that oxytocin is released in both the cat and the human only if the cat initiates contact, whether by nudging or sitting on your lap.
02:13If contact is forced, especially on more anxious cats, oxytocin levels can decrease.
02:19The secret to a successful bond with a cat is respect.
02:22If a cat feels cornered, the bonding hormone becomes elusive.
02:27Unlike dogs, cats don't seek approval in the same way as they evolved as more solitary hunters.
02:33They seem to reserve their oxytocin-releasing behavior for moments when they truly feel safe.
02:39So the next time your cat jumps on your lap for a purr-filled cuddle or gives you a feline smile with a slow blink, remember that something invisible is happening.
02:47Oxytocin is increasing in both your brains, deepening trust and soothing the stress of daily life.
02:56In their own quiet way, cats have tapped into the ancient biology of love.
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