Motherhood linked to enduring brain changes, which might offer protective benefits
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Motherhood appears to lead to long-lasting increases in gray matter density in the brain, particularly in cognitive and visual areas, which may protect against aging.
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Original Title: Motherhood linked to enduring brain changes, which might offer protective benefits | This study found that mothers tend to exhibit higher gray matter density across widely distributed regions of the brain compared to women who have never given birth.