Grandparents, grandchildren, who are nursing, live longer

According to a study Berlin Aging Study, at the grandparents who care for grandchildren, the risk of mortality by 37% lower than those of their same age who do not sit with the children. Why it happens?

Scientists have studied the health of 500 people aged 70 years and older. Their well-being was tested every 2 years for 10 years: from 1990 to 2009. It turned out that about half of the elderly, who nursed grandchildren were still alive 10 years after the first interview and testing. But half of the elderly people who are not helped with their grandchildren, died within 5 years after the first meeting with the scientists.

"This study shows a positive association between child care and the length of life of the elderly, but we can only guess why this is happening, "- commented on the study, Dr. David Call, one of scientists

A possible reason for scientists believe our primitive existence. In those days life expectancy in the presence of small children was crucial to the survival of the human race.
But it is not only useful for the elderly to sit with their grandchildren, the younger generation also removes of communicating the benefits.Research conducted by the University of Oxford shows that grandparents play an important role in the welfare of their grandchildren. Moreover, children with a high level of participation of parents and grandparents in the upbringing had fewer emotional and behavioral problems.

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