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Do childless men live longer? Unpacking the Link Between Fatherhood and Longevity

According to a 2017 study from Sweden's Karolinska Institute, men with at least one child generally live longer than childless men. This challenges the assumption that the stresses of raising children shorten lifespan and opens up a nuanced discussion on the health and longevity factors associated with childlessness and fatherhood, helping to answer: "Do childless men live longer?".

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