Can Cats Influence Us To Do Well In Life?
Can cats influence us to do better in life?
We know that cats can provide a myriad of psychological and physiological health improvements, but did you know that cats can also influence your personality to help you preform better in life?
A study has presented that the presence of cats can improve your financial position in a surprising way! It boils down to a parasite called: Toxoplasma gondii.
This particular brand of parasite and infection does not ordinarily have any negative or lasting impacts on adults, however it has, in few cases, been connected to prominent health issues for young children and people with compromised or weakened immune systems.
Interestingly, the researchers have found a link connecting Toxoplasma gondii to the increased prospect of risk taking, the kinds of risks that can contribute to financial progress.
It turns out that individuals who were exposed to the T. gondii parasite became 1.4x more likely to select a major in business and were 1.7x more likely to focus on entrepreneurship & management.
Kitties also aid in developing social interaction and behavior in children who have disorders that impact their capacity to understand, process and respond to the emotions of others.
A study found that kids with autism who grow up and become bonded with cats display improved behaviors, as the kittens can provide the child a healthy dose of emotional support.