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Does Breastfeeding Reduce Biological Age? Here's What Science Says

Recent studies have revealed a surprising aspect of maternal health, with research published in *Cell Metabolism* in 2024 suggesting that pregnancy increases biological age, but this effect can be significantly reversed postpartum, especially for those who breastfeed. This groundbreaking discovery raises an important question: does breastfeeding reduce biological age, and what is the underlying science behind this potential phenomenon?

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