Thursday, February 16, 2006

New Scientist Breaking News - Sick spouses raise risk of death for partners

New Scientist Breaking News - Sick spouses raise risk of death for partners: "Sick spouses raise risk of death for partners

Marriage is such a strong bond that if one partner falls seriously ill or dies, the healthy spouse is put at a significant risk of dying, suggests the largest study yet of couples over 65.

Numerous studies have shown the health benefits of marriage over single life. But if one spouse is hospitalised, the other partners chance of dying increases significantly for up to two years, researchers found."

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