Whether or not that’s true, being a father does appear to put men at greater risk of poor heart health later in life, a new study finds. Although fathers had worse heart health, the study also found they actually have lower death rates than men without kids. That might be because fathers have a better social support system, and social connectedness has been linked to a lower risk of death, Parker said. “Fatherhood may be protective for Black men,” Parker said. SOURCE: Northwestern University, news release, May 28, 2024What This Means For YouMen who become fathers should take special care to look after their heart health risk factors.

Source: Irish Independent May 30, 2024 10:53 UTC