According to a new scientific study, having daughters may play a significant role in protecting parents from dementia and maintaining brain health and memory in old age. The study, published in the Journal of Women and Ageing, found that older parents with daughters have stronger memories and better cognitive functions compared to parents who only have sons. Researchers believe the secret does not lie in a biological factor, but in the emotional and social support that daughters typically provide to their parents in their advanced years. Daughters are often closer to the family during sensitive periods of their parents' lives, offering greater emotional support, medical care, and constant monitoring, as well as social interaction that reduces parents' feelings of isolation. The combination of these factors helps maintain brain activity and reduce the risk of mental decline. The study also indicates that the positive impact of having daughters on brain health may be stronger in older mothers compared to fathers, as mothers benefit greatly from the emotional bond and social care that daughters provide. Dementia is one of the most dangerous and widespread diseases globally, leading to memory loss, a decline in thinking and concentration abilities, and difficulty communicating with others. Therefore, if you are a father of daughters, you might be luckier than you imagine, not just emotionally, but health-wise as well.
