Health
Bad marriage, broken heart?
Older couples in a bad marriage—particularly female spouses—have a higher risk for heart disease than those in a good marriage, finds the first nationally representative study of its kind.
Nov 19, 2014
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News tagged with marital quality
Psychology & Psychiatry
Researcher studies long-term marital happiness
(Medical Xpress)—A husband who's unhappy with his marriage is still likely to be happy with his life—if his wife gives their marriage high marks, a new study shows.
Sep 10, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Marital tension between mom and dad can harm each parent's bond with child, study finds
Children suffer consequences, too, when mom and dad argue or have tension in their relationship, experts warn.
Aug 5, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
When newlyweds believe in sharing household chores, follow-through is everything
Of all the starry-eyed just-married couples you know, which couples are likely to stay the happiest? A University of Illinois study says chances for bliss are highest when husband and wife both believe in divvying up the ...
May 6, 2014
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Health
Study links social, community factors with hospital readmissions
Factors like the level of poverty in a neighborhood, living alone, and age affect a patient's chances of being readmitted to a hospital after discharge, even after possible variations in quality of care in the hospital have ...
May 5, 2014
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Health
Guys: Get married for the sake of your bones, but wait until you're 25
(Medical Xpress)—Marriage is good for the health of men's bones—but only if they marry when they're 25 or older, new UCLA research suggests.
Jan 22, 2014
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Health
20-year study: Happier marriages mean healthier spouses
(Medical Xpress)—"In sickness and in health." Happier marriages make for healthier spouses, whether they're still honeymooning or they're approaching their golden wedding anniversary.
Sep 25, 2013
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Health
Does chronic pain affect a spouse's sleep?
Research suggests that a patient's chronic pain affects a spouse's emotional well-being and marital satisfaction. In a novel study of behavioral health outcomes published in the journal Pain, researchers examined the effects ...
Aug 15, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Happily married means a healthier ever after
(Medical Xpress)—New BYU research finds that people in happy marriages live less "in sickness" but enjoy more of life "in health."
Jul 3, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
21 minutes to marital satisfaction: Study shows how minimal intervention can preserve marital quality over time
Marital satisfaction—so critical to health and happiness – generally declines over time. A brief writing intervention that helps spouses adopt a more objective outlook on marital conflict could be the answer.
Feb 5, 2013
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