Fatherhood Decreases Heart-Related Deaths in Men - Daily Buzz ...

Men who become fathers may not be able to stay out as late, drink as much or eat as much junk food, making fatherhood a killer to their guilty little pleasures, but potentially a life saver, according to a new study.

The study, involving 138,000 men, and conducted by AARP, the government and several universities was the largest ever on male fertility and mortality. It found that men who are fathers are less likely to die of heart-related problems.

While the results are not concrete, experts say they make sense. Just like having a family, big social circle and even a dog can improve a person?s health, having children may reinforce healthier lifestyle habits in a person otherwise inclined to let themselves go, according to Yahoo.com.

So anytime dad complains he can?t sit on the couch and drink a beer because he?s got to take the kids to basketball practice, just remind him that they?re doing a favor by getting him up and out the door!

Source: http://dailywd.womansday.com/news/daily-buzz/2011/fatherhood-decreases-heart-related-deaths-men/

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