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Live Life Better: ‘Queer Eye’ star Jonathan Van Ness discusses the power of pet adoption

Interacting with animals is known to be great for your mental health, with benefits including lowering blood pressure and decreasing stress-related hormones.

News 12 Staff

Jul 12, 2023, 2:17 PM

Updated 527 days ago

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Jonathan Van Ness brings a bit of glamor and a lot of positive energy to their role as the resident grooming expert on “Queer Eye.”
The author, entrepreneur, and all-around inspiring person -- who's been open about their struggles with mental health -- relies on a very special support system for help – their cats!
Interacting with animals is known to be great for your mental health, with benefits including lowering blood pressure and decreasing stress-related hormones.