This week a medical study showed some interesting correlation between having children and living longer for adults. The study looked at thousands of families and couples around the world and found that couples with children generally lived a substantial amount of time longer and often had healthier lives as well. This is quite an interesting development and researchers are hopeful that they’ll be able to determine what is causing the direct connection.

The study also showed that couples with children were noticeably less likely to develop mental disorders than those without children, leading researchers to believe there is a distinct link between the two. Obviously researchers are still trying to determine exactly what causes the change in health but for now they say the results definitely look connected.

So at this point it definitely looks like having children increases the chances of living longer healthier lives, which is obviously great news. Doctors are also quick to point out though that this does not mean couples without children are unable to control their own future. Working out, eating right, and general health precautions seem to make any advantages of having children nonexistent. Doctors are planning to conduct follow up studies to look more into this phenomenon; results are expected in the coming year or two.

U.S. Life Expectancy Rising

A report released this week indicates that the life expectancy in the United States is once again increasing. Originally analysts had expected the average life expectancy to go down due to health and weight issued but it seems they were incorrect in their prediction.

The report from the Center for Disease Control says that on average people born now should expect to live approximately 78 years and 2 months. Obviously this isn’t a huge improvement but any increase at all is a good sign say many doctors.

Among the increase in life expectancy the United States has reportedly seen many fewer deathly cases of diseases and illnesses. Things such as the flu and pneumonia are being treated much more rapidly now and as a result they are less likely to be deadly.

The news also came out this week that it is not only the United States that is seeing the benefit of higher quality healthcare systems. Much of Europe has also been seeing continually rising life expectancies despite small increases in obesity. Of course US officials still say it is crucial that the current weight gain situation in the US be dealt with but the fact that life expectancy is still increasing means healthcare is moving in the right direction still.