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Doting, loving and absolutely giving, grandparents are a blessing to their grandchildren\u2019s lives in untold ways. For one, researchers at Boston College discovered that close ties between grandparents and grandchildren (even adult grandkids) lowered the risk of depression<\/a> for both groups. <\/p>

However, could this indulgence and affection also be detrimental to their grandkids\u2019 health?<\/p>

As it turns out, it can.<\/p>

A new study by the University of Glasgow published in PLOS One Journal discovered that over-indulgent grandparents may affect their children\u2019s health negatively<\/strong> - even increase their long-term cancer risks<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>

Over-Feeding, Lack of Physical Activity & Negative Role Model Behaviour<\/span> <\/h2>

The review found that owing to the over-feeding and treats-giving which grandparents tend to be guilty of, along with the lack of physical activity<\/a>, children\u2019s weight and height can be adversely affected. This, coupled with exposure to the grandparents\u2019 second-hand smoke (should they smoke) and negative role-modelling behaviour can also affect their grandkids\u2019 development.<\/p>

Growing Role of Grandparents in Society<\/span> <\/h2>

The research angle was a unique point of review, considering prior research focused mainly on how parents contributed to their kids\u2019 risk factors for diseases like cancers. The researchers observed that with more working women and mothers<\/a> and the rising childcare costs, the role of grandparents in their grandchildrens\u2019 lives have also grown. <\/p>

Lead author of the study, Dr. Stephanie Chambers from the MRC\/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit shared, \u201cCurrently, grandparents are not the focus of public health messaging targeted at parents and in light of the evidence from this study, perhaps this is something that needs to change given the prominent role grandparents play in the lives of children.\u201d<\/p>

No doubt, research into the various factors that can impact a child\u2019s development <\/a>physically, emotionally and cognitively early in his or her life is crucial. After all, healthy habits that start early are far easier to sustain through adulthood. So the next time you bring your little ones over to your folks\u2019 place, be sure to rein in the excessive treating and indulgence! <\/p>

Sarah Khan<\/em><\/p>

Photo: Getty Images<\/em><\/p>

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