By Tarun Sai Lomte Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Feb 5 2026 New longitudinal evidence suggests reproductive history may shape women’s cognitive aging, offering insights into possible protective pathways while highlighting the need for cautious interpretation. Study: Pregnancy and breastfeeding are associated with less later-life cognitive decline in a longitudinal, prospective cohort . Image Credit: ibragimova / Shuttertock A recent study published in the journal  Alzheimer’s & Dementia