By Stephen BeechBeing a grandparent is good for the brain, according to a new study. Lead researcher Flavia Chereches said: “Many grandparents provide regular care for their grandchildren – care that supports families and society more broadly. The participants answered survey questions and completed cognitive tests three times between 2016 and 2022. The survey asked whether they had provided care for a grandchild at any point in the past year. The findings, published in the journal Psychology and Aging, held true regardless of the frequency and type of care the grandparents provided.

Source: Daily Sun January 26, 2026 22:23 UTC