"Pregnancy's Impact on Biological Age: Uncovering the Science"
A study from the Yale Child Study Center suggests that pregnancy increases a woman's biological age by about two years, but postpartum, there is a significant decrease in biological age, with some women experiencing a reversal of up to eight years. Factors such as BMI and breastfeeding also influence this reversal. The study focused on DNA methylation patterns to calculate biological age, and while the findings are intriguing, further research is needed to understand the long-term effects and potential rejuvenating effects of pregnancy on biological age.