So, CatsWeek is an Instagram page about cat memes. It has been around since early 2018 and has amassed a following of around 169,000. At this point, it has just a handful of 3,000 posts.

This is yet another testament to the power of cats on the internet.

While the same can be said about many pets - probably even the likes of snakes from the Florida Everglades - having a cat around the house is very good for you as a human being.

Sure, cats have a notorious reputation for coming off as jerks, but one Australian study suggested that cat owners rate themselves psychologically better than those who don’t own pets.

Specifically, cat owners claim that they feel happier, more confident, and less nervous while experiencing better sleep, focus, and determination to face problems.

It can get even better if there are kids around, as they, too, benefit from having a cat around the house.

Another survey of over 2,200 kids ages 11 to 15 suggests a higher quality of life among them because of having a strong bond with their feline friends. And the more attached they were, the more they felt fit, energetic, and attentive, all the while feeling less sad and lonely. Positivity all around, in other words.

Heck, cat memes can make us smile - which, in turn, means feeling less anxiety, annoyance, sadness, and, ultimately, stress.

And that’s actually doing something. Just having a cat around the house means lower resting heart rate and blood pressure while feeling more challenged than threatened by harder tasks and making fewer errors that way.

So, why are cats so calming? Despite their demeanor, they won’t judge us for our failures or become distressed over them. This attitude helps us feel the same way.

Even better, having a bond with a cat translates into having better relationships with humans, too.

Several studies have determined that cat owners are comparatively more socially sensitive, trusting, and like other people than those who don’t have pets.

When someone - animal or human - makes us feel good, it fosters kindness and generosity toward others. So, yeah, cuddles with cats have become more awesome now.

And all of this culminates in better health. Remember how cat owners are generally calmer than those without pets? Well, that means less risk of heart disease. Oh, wait, there’s more. Even bringing home a cat for the first time - like after adopting, wink-wink - people reported experiencing fewer headaches, back pains, and colds.

Now, sure, having a cat is a huge responsibility: they require space, quality attention, and money (on vet visits, food, and toys… what did you think?), among many other things, so the next step towards adopting has to be a responsible one.

But once you’re over that hill, the journey towards a better life begins. Both for you and your feline friend.

If you need more convincing that cats are in your best interests, you’re welcome. There are at least 50 reasons there.

But if that’s enough cat internet for you today, then why not write something in the comment section below?