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

Oct 10, 2025

5 min

What are some complex traits that show a paternal age effect?

The average age of first-time fathers has steadily increased over recent decades in many developed nations. This societal trend has brought significant attention to the complex traits that show a paternal age effect (PAE), a phenomenon where the biological father's age at conception is statistically linked to certain health outcomes in his offspring. The biological underpinnings, including genetic mutations and epigenetic changes, offer crucial insights into this association.

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Oct 10, 2025

3 min

What condition are the offspring of men of advanced paternal age at risk for?

Studies reveal that as the average age of first-time fathers increases, so does the risk of certain health conditions in their children. Understanding what condition are the offspring of men of advanced paternal age at risk for provides valuable insight for family planning and health considerations.

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Oct 2, 2025

4 min

How old was George Clooney when he had his last child? The genetic context of older parenthood

George Clooney was 56 years old when he welcomed his twins, Ella and Alexander, into the world in June 2017. This milestone placed the Oscar winner in the growing category of men becoming fathers later in life, a trend with fascinating biological and genetic underpinnings that science is only now beginning to fully understand.

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