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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 9, 2025

4 min

At what age does it become harder to give birth?

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists reports that fertility begins to decline gradually around age 32 and more rapidly after age 37. This biological reality underpins the increasing difficulty of pregnancy and giving birth as women get older, making the question, at what age does it become harder to give birth, highly relevant.

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Oct 6, 2025

3 min

Understanding Pregnancy-Induced Neuroplasticity: Why Does a Woman's Brain Shrink?

Research from the National Institutes of Health reveals that pregnancy can cause a temporary reduction in a woman's gray matter volume, primarily affecting areas involved in social cognition [1, 2]. So, why does a woman's brain shrink, and what does this mean for her cognitive health?

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Oct 4, 2025

4 min

What is a geriatric uterus?

Over the past few decades, the average age of first-time mothers has been rising, making pregnancies after 35 increasingly common. Despite this trend, some may still encounter the archaic and inaccurate term 'geriatric uterus' in outdated contexts.

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Oct 2, 2025

5 min

Do mothers live longer than childless? Exploring the biology and genetics of longevity

Several large-scale studies suggest that parents, including mothers, have a longer life expectancy than their childless counterparts. However, the complex factors behind this association beg the question: Do mothers live longer than childless women, and what role do biology and genetics truly play?

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