Fathers with Daughters Live Longer, Study Reveals

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Fathers gain exactly 74 weeks of additional lifespan for each daughter born, as revealed in striking new Jagiellonian University research.

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Data from 4,310 parents showed daughters boost dad's longevity while sons had zero measurable effect on how long fathers live.

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Daughters inspire dads to make healthier lifestyle choices—better eating habits and more consistent exercise routines become the new normal.

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The father-daughter connection creates a natural stress shield, with data showing dads seek medical care more often and take fewer risks.

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Mothers experience the opposite effect—both sons and daughters may actually shorten maternal lifespan due to physical and emotional strains.

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Some researchers disagree, with a separate 14-year study finding that any children—regardless of gender—extend both parents' lives compared to childless couples.

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The unique father-daughter bond appears to trigger actual physiological changes, potentially rewiring dads' brains for lasting health habits.

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