Marriage improves health!

Marriage improves health!

Introduction

The concept about marriage may differ from individual to individual. It was always believed that getting married leads to a healthy and happy life.

But, the recent studies indicate the negative effects of getting married on health. Marriage does not always act as a protection. For some people, it is a lottery and for others, it is more than an unpleasant experience.

Let's take a look at whether marriage is good for health or not.

Yes – Marriage reduces stress and gives longevity.

Longevity – Many studies have shown that married couples live longer than their unmarried counterparts. Studies have also pointed out a strong relation between marriage and longevity.

Less risk – Married people enjoy a healthier life and they are less prone to risks such as diabetes, heart attacks etc. Married people are more likely to recognize symptoms and avoid the disease. Marriage helps to improve the physical health of the men.

Mental health – Marriage may effect many aspects of mental health. Marriage helps to reduce depressive symptoms for both men and women. A good mental health reduces the rate of number of divorces.

Effect on health behavior – Wives often tend to discourage smoking and drinking habits of men. It also helps to improve their family diet. Less alcohol consumption leads to a healthier life.

Emotional Anchor - The spouse offer works as the emtotional anchor and the one whom you can turn to in times of distress and happiness. Stress shared is stress reduced!

No – Marriage makes you fat!

BMI – An new study indicates that an average married person has a larger BMI than an average single person. According to World Health Organization, a healthy BMI is between 18.5 to 25. The BMI of an average single man is recorded as 25.7 whereas that of a married man is 26.3. The average single women had a BMI of 25.1 whereas that of a married women is 25.6.

Makes you fat – Marriage is often known for spoiling the figure of the women. They are likely to purchase more of processed foods. They pay less attention to dietary fat and body weight.

High risk – Married people tend to exercise less than their single counterparts. One of the studies reveals that married men are less involved in sports than the singles. Thus, become much more lazy than the singles who always get involved in some sports activities. To stay fit, the body must go through certain physical activities.

Conclusion

Marriage helps to improve certain health outcomes. People who are on the verge of a divorce experience a bad health due to the stress.

It is true that both men and women gain a high BMI after marriage. But they should also adopt certain physical activities such as getting involved in sports, exercise etc to maintain a good health.