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Seniors Who Split: Rates of 'Gray Divorce' Have Tripled Since 1990
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 22, 2024
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Baby Boom seniors are divorcing at rates triple that of a few decades ago, a new study has found.
“Gray divorce” among folks 65 and older increased to 15% in 2022 from 5% in 1990, according to
Marriage Gives Health Boost to Older Men, But Not Women
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2024
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A wedding band may be good medicine for men as they age, but not so much for women, new research shows.
A three-year study of over 7,600 Canadians aged 60 and older found that men who got hitched were twice as likely to "age optimally," compared to guys who remained sin...
Marriage, Gender, Education, Race All Influence How Long You'll Live
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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A person’s lifespan appears to be linked to four specific social factors – marriage, gender, education and race.
The interplay between those four factors helps explain differences in lifespan between Americans, researchers report.
“There is a co...
Are You & Your Partner in a 'Sleep Divorce?' You're Not Alone
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 17, 2024
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Many couples may be painfully familiar with the scenario: One partner snores loudly all night long, so the other partner seeks better sleep in another bed.
Now, a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) shows just how common the practice of "sleep...
When Bills Become an Issue, Couples Stop Communicating
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 4, 2024
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If you and your partner fall silent when vexing money issues arise, new research suggests you are not alone.
A team from Cornell University found that the more stressed people were about their finances, the less likely they were to discuss those concerns with their roman...
Not 'Out of Your League': Folks Tend to Marry People as Attractive as They Are
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 1, 2024
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People largely date and marry people in their own "league,"as far as beauty is concerned, a new review finds.
Men and women are fairly accurate at rating their own physical attractiveness, and they tend to choose mates who have similar views of their own beauty, research...
Sleep Apnea Treatment Can Give Couples' Bond a Boost
- June 3, 2024
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Strapping a mask to your face can make for a happier marriage, a new study suggests.
Relationships with partners flourish if a person with sleep apnea starts using a continuous positive air pressure (
Relationship With Partner Affects Outcomes for Breast Cancer Survivors
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 22, 2024
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A strong relationship can help a breast cancer survivor thrive in the aftermath of their terrible ordeal, a new study finds.
Diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer pl...
Is Marriage a Prescription for Happiness? Poll Says Yes
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- February 9, 2024
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While marriage can be hard work, a new survey suggests it can also be a powerful elixir for happiness.
Adults who are married report being more satisfied with their lives than those in any other type of relationship, the
1 in 3 Men Open to Having More Than One Partner. Women, Not So Much
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 14, 2023
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Being in a marriage or long-term relationship typically includes promises of monogamy, but new research shows a surprising number of folks, mostly men, are open to the idea of having another person in the mix.
Fully one-third of men in the United Kingdom are open to the ...
Is Violence a Risk With Your New Romantic Partner? Watch for These Warning Signs
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 12, 2023
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Many women and men begin new relationships never dreaming they could later be enmeshed in a cycle of intimate partner violence.
Now, a new study finds there are early behavioral warning signs from a partner that suggest the risk for violence is there. And the more signs ...
As One Spouse's Blood Pressure Rises, So Does the Other's: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 6, 2023
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In sickness and in health -- and in blood pressure, too?
A new international study finds that if your blood pressure rises with time, your spouse's might, also.
"Many people know that high blood pressure is common in middle-aged and older adults, yet we were surpri...
First-Time Dads Often Experience Dip in Relationship Satisfaction
- Sarah D. Collins HealthDay Reporter
- August 31, 2023
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Most fathers experience a decline in relationship satisfaction that can last for years after the baby is born, new research shows.
"A good couple relationship during the transition to parenthood is important for parents' mental health, involvement in parenting and bondin...
In the Name of Better Slumber, a Third of American Couples Choose 'Sleep Divorce'
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 13, 2023
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More than one-third of coupled Americans who want better sleep are opting for a "sleep divorce."
They're not actually divorcing, but sleeping in another room so that they each sleep better.
"We know that poor sleep can worsen your mood, and those who are sleep dep...
One Financial Tip to a Longer, Happier Marriage
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 8, 2023
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The key to a happier and longer marriage may be pooling your money.
Researchers found that couples with joint bank accounts had better relationships, fought less about money and felt better about how their household finances were handled.
"When we surveyed people...
Cancer's Financial Toll on Couples Hurts Both Partners
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2023
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Financial stress and work lost to cancer treatment affects patients and their partners alike.
Partners also experienced pain, fatigue and sleep issues owing to these fiscal worries,
Losing a Spouse May Be More Lethal for Men
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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While losing a spouse can shorten anyone's life, new Danish research suggests widowers may be far more vulnerable than widows.
After six years spent tracking health outcomes among nearly 925,000 Danish seniors, investigators determined that when a man between the ag...
Lifelong Bachelors Fare Worse When Heart Failure Strikes
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- February 23, 2023
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When heart failure strikes, being a lifelong bachelor may mean you might die sooner than women or previously married men diagnosed with the same condition, a new study suggests.
Lifetime marital history appears to be an important predictor of survival in men with heart ...
Tying the Knot Could Keep High Blood Sugar at Bay
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 8, 2023
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Getting hitched could help middle-aged and older folks get a better handle on their blood sugar, a new study reports.
People living with a spouse appeared to be better able to maintain lower blood sugar levels than single folks, according to the findings.
This bene...
Marriage Could Be a 'Buffer' Against Dementia
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- January 31, 2023
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Tying the knot is now tied to healthier aging brains: People who stay married for the long haul may gain some protection from dementia, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that compared with both divorced people and lifelong singles, older adults in a long-term marr...
Bad Marriages Put Heart Attack Recovery in Peril
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- October 31, 2022
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A bad marriage can break your heart -- literally.
Heart attack survivors in a stressful relationship are more likely to have a rocky recovery, a new study reports.
"We found there's an independe...
Spouse Getting Weight-Loss Surgery? Your Marriage Might Be in Trouble
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- July 25, 2022
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People who have weight loss surgery often see improvements in type 2 diabetes and other diseases, but these surgeries and the lifestyle changes they require can also have spillover effects on other aspects of life, including relationships.
Compared to the general U.S. po...
How Grief Harms the Body After a Spouse's Death
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- June 17, 2022
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Heartache and heartbreak are apt terms for the intense grief caused by losing a spouse.
A new study says such a loss can lead to major health problems and even death, and the paper may help explain why that happens.
When faced with stressful situations, grieving sp...
Singles or Couples: Who Sleeps Better?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 10, 2022
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You might think that having the whole bed to yourself would leave you feeling more refreshed in the morning than sleeping with someone who might toss, turn or snore.
Yet, a new st...
Family Structure Influences Teen Delinquency
- By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter
- April 13, 2022
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The structure of teens' families influences their risk of delinquent behaviors such as shoplifting, graffiti or robbery, new research suggests.
For the study, the researchers analyzed survey data gathered between 2016 and 2019 from more than 3,800 14- and 15-year-olds in...
About 1 in 6 U.S. Couples Disagrees on COVID Vaccination
- March 14, 2022
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Vaccine politics can apparently lead to some mismatched bedfellows, a new study suggests.
It found that about 1 in 6 U.S. couples have one partner who is vaccinat...
More College-Educated Women Are Having Children Outside of Marriage
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2021
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First comes love. Then comes marriage. Then comes baby in the baby carriage.
While that childhood rhyme used to be true, college-educated women in the United States are now more likely than ever to have a first baby outside marriage. They're also more likely than other w...
Mind & Body: Marriage, City Living May Help When Heart Disease Strikes
- Ernie Mundell and Robert Preidt
- September 1, 2021
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Feelings of despair and hopelessness can raise the odds of death in people battling heart disease, and new research suggests that where you live, as well as your marital status, can also play a role.
The study found that heart disease patients who lived in rural areas an...