Research into women’s longevity has uncovered a fascinating trend: having children later in life is linked to living longer. Women whose last child was born after age 33 were found to have twice the odds of reaching 95 or older. Even more striking, women who gave birth after 40 were about four times more likely to reach 100.

Scientists studying large cohorts of exceptionally long-lived women suggest that late motherhood may be an indicator of slower biological aging and extended reproductive health, both of which are associated with overall longevity.

While childbirth timing is just one factor among many, these findings highlight the connection between reproductive lifespan and healthy aging. Late motherhood may be more than a life event, it could be a signal of the body’s resilience and potential for an unusually long, healthy life.

Source: Factology