Watching videos of cute animals reduces stress, study shows


By AGENCY

A cute quokka at Rottnest Island, Australia. Videos of one particular type of animal, quokkas, which are known as the happiest animals in the world, are particularly effective. Photo: Tourism Australia

If you find yourself incapable of scrolling past that video of a cute kitten or one of a koala eating eucalyptus leaves without stopping to watch, don’t worry, it’s actually a good thing!

According to a British study, watching videos of cute animals helps reduce our anxiety and improve our mental and physical health.

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