Women's expected longevity linked to age at birth of last child

(The North American Menopause Society (NAMS)) CLEVELAND, Ohio --No one knows for sure how long they will live. A new study, however, suggests that leukocyte telomere length may offer some key insights into a woman's longevity and further demonstrates how maternal age at birth of last child affects telomere length and long-term health. Study results are published online today inMenopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news