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Scientists believe that having children is linked to a smaller likelihood of death by cardiovascular disease. Research published in the journal Human Reproduction showed a 17% increase in cardiovascular related death in childless men. Assistant professor of urology at Stanford University, Dr. Michael Eisenberg notes that the connection can’t quite be established as cause and effect just yet. It is unclear whether low testosterone levels or undiagnosed infertility problems may be linked to childlessness and a predisposition to death by cardiovascular disease. It is suggested that children may also encourage men to take better care of their health.
For more health notes like this one check out the Feb/Mar 2012 Issue of inside Fitness!
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This is a great example of how “love” may be the reason that men with family and children possibly live longer than childless men. Love has so many positive physical and emotional “benefits” that absolutely affect the overall quality, mental and physical well being.
Men that may be single and alone or childless could be dealing with more “stress”. The negative affects of stress are so numerous and it can totally disabling for some people.
Although family and children may be causes for stress. It’s very interesting that 17% of men that are childless suffer from cardiovascular realted death compared to men with kids. I’ll bet it is related to the love and happiness children and family brings in the right environment.