Attention grandparents: Taking care of grandchildren helps you live longer
It seems that the fountain of youth only exists in tales or fantasy stories, and perhaps it does, but fortunately, science has found an extraordinary and incredible way to extend people’s lives: Caring for grandchildren.
According to a study by the University of Basel, grandparents who care for or spend more time with their grandchildren live five years longer than those who do not.
Yes, love has to do with it, but it is not the main reason. Actually, the energy that the little ones transmit and the skill of running after them is what keeps the grandparents active and cheerful.
In addition, the questions that children ask (every second, without exaggeration) favor an increase in cognitive stimulation, which reduces the development of diseases such as Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Wait, this does not mean that from now on we abuse grandparents and leave our children with them all the time; it is about enjoying the time with the little ones, not stressing about feeling part of their education.
As a popular phrase says: “Dads are here to educate and grandparents to pamper.” So let them enjoy that magical and loving relationship with the little ones to the fullest, without feeling the responsibility they had with their own children.
