Grandparents in Berlin who babysat now and then had a 37% lower risk of dying over the following years than older adults who gave no care…
A Berlin study of people aged 70 and over linked occasional grandchild care to a 37% lower risk of dying, even after allowing for health, while other research suggests heavy, daily care may take a toll.
By Graeme Brown · Oct 18, 2026
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Childhood & Growing Up
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Childhood & Growing Up
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The Journal
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