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Study Links Childbearing to Lifespan and Aging Risks

3/7/2026

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  • The University of Helsinki study links childbearing patterns to lifespan and biological aging, using data from 14,836 twin women.
  • Women with no children or an average of 6.8 children showed higher biological aging and mortality risks, reflecting population-level associations.
  • Two to three children born between ages 24 and 38 were associated with the most favorable outcomes.
  • The study is published in Nature Communications.