Parenthood can help you live longer in older age, research suggests

Life expectancy of men and women aged between 60 and 100 and having children better than those with no children, study finds

Parenthood could boost your chances of living longer in your later years, according researchers who believe the effect could be down to children helping with care and support.

While previous research has shown that adults with children live longer than those without, the new study unpicks how the effect plays out in older age.