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From 'I Do' to 'I Feel Great': How Marriage Can Boost Your Health


                                   
Marriage is not only a romantic bond, but also a social and legal contract that can have profound implications for your health and well-being. According to several studies conducted by Harvard researchers and others, being married can offer you significant advantages over being single, divorced, or widowed



It's true! Research has found that married people tend to live longer than their unmarried counterparts. In fact, a meta-analysis of 53 studies involving over 200,000 people discovered that the risk of death was 32% lower for married men and 20% lower for married women compared to those who were never married, divorced, separated, or widowed. That's a significant difference! And if that's not enough to convince you, another study followed more than 127,000 American adults for eight years and found that married men had a 46% lower risk of dying than never-married men, while married women had a 28% lower risk of dying than never-married women.





Another benefit of marriage is that it can help prevent or delay the onset of certain diseases. According to a recent study, married couples tend to have lower rates of heart disease, stroke, peripheral artery disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysm than their unmarried counterparts. And if that's not enough, another study found that married men had a 13% lower risk of developing any cancer and a staggering 33% lower risk of developing fatal cancer than single men. But wait, there's more! A study conducted in Denmark revealed that married people have a lower risk of developing dementia than unmarried folks.



                               
Marriage can also help you cope better with existing health conditions and even improve your recovery from illness or injury. For instance, a study conducted on over 1,300 men who underwent coronary artery bypass surgery found that married men were more likely to survive for at least 15 years after the operation than unmarried men. Another study involving over 2,000 men who had a stroke discovered that married men had a better functional outcome and a lower risk of depression compared to their unmarried counterparts. And if you're worried about suffering from a hip fracture, you might want to consider tying the knot. A study of more than 8,000 people who had a hip fracture found that married people had a lower risk of dying within one year after the fracture than unmarried people.





Again, marriage can improve your mental health and overall happiness. It's true! In fact, studies have shown that married people generally have higher levels of life satisfaction and subjective well-being than those who are unmarried. But don't go rushing down the aisle just yet! Not all marriages are created equal. The quality and happiness of your marriage is also a key factor in how it can affect your health and well-being. So, it's important to focus on maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship with your spouse.






 One study found that people who were very happy in their marriage had better health and longer lives than those who were less happy or never married, divorced, separated, or widowed. Another study showed that people who had high-quality marriages had lower levels of inflammation, blood pressure, and body mass index than those who had low-quality marriages. 

                                      
So, what makes a healthy and happy marriage? Communication, trust, respect, affection, support, shared values, interests, goals, and conflict-resolution skills are all important factors. By focusing on these things, you can not only improve the quality of your marriage but also enhance your mental health and happiness


So, if you're looking for some extra longevity in life, maybe it's time to start thinking about tying the knot!



                                        
Marriage can be a powerful source of health and happiness for both men and women. However, it is not a magic bullet that can solve all your problems. You still need to take care of yourself and your spouse and seek professional help when needed. You also need to be aware of the potential challenges and risks that marriage can bring, such as stress, conflict, divorce, or widowhood. Ultimately, the decision to get married or stay married is a personal one that depends on your circumstances and preferences. But if you do choose to tie the knot, you can enjoy the many benefits marriage offers you and your partner.😊




I hope you liked this post. If you want to learn more about this topic, you can check out the following links in the references below👇




References

  1. The health advantages of marriage - Harvard Health Blog - Harvard Health Publishing
  2. Marriage and men's health - Harvard Health  
  3. Marital happiness, marital status, health, and longevity:SpringerLink



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