Spouses in bad marriages face greater risk for serious health problems
14th Sep 2005, 14:14 GMT
Spouses in a poor marriage are more likely to be stressed during the workday, a finding that could mean a greater likelihood of strokes and heart disease for both husband and wife, according to researchers at Brandeis University and University College in London.
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