Not-so-guilty pleasure: Viewing cat videos boosts energy, positive emotions

Tuesday, June 16, 2015 - 15:00 in Psychology & Sociology

If you get a warm, fuzzy feeling after watching cute cat videos online, the effect may be more profound than you think, according to research. The Internet phenomenon of watching cat videos, from Lil Bub to Grumpy Cat, does more than simply entertain; it boosts viewers' energy and positive emotions and decreases negative feelings, investigators say.

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