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As it turns out that age old saying of “happy wife, happy life” was on the right track, as a new study shows having a happy spouse is linked to greater longevity, as published in the journal Psychological Science. Spouse satisfaction in life predicted a person’s lifespan even more that it did their own overall …
The ways in which a person’s spouse is supportive – and conversely – may affect a key heart biomarker. A number of previous studies suggest that interpersonal relationships play a role in physical health – notably cardiovascular disease. Bert Uchino, from the University of Utah (Utah, USA), and colleagues enrolled 136 older couples (average age, …
Not having a permanent partner, or spouse, during midlife is linked to a higher risk of premature death during those midlife years. A number of previous studies have validated the importance of social ties during midlife. Ilene C. Siegler, from Duke University (North Carolina, USA), and colleagues analyzed data collected on 4,802 individuals who took …
Spouses of people who have a sudden heart attack are at increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide, even if their partner survives. Spouses of people who have a sudden heart attack are at increased risk of depression, anxiety, and suicide, even if their partner survives, according to Danish researchers. Dr Fosbøl, a cardiology research …