Keep your spouse happy and enjoy a long life.
That's according to a medical study in the Netherlands.
Research from Tilburg University has found that people who are happy with their marriage have a lower risk of dying early.
Researchers believe that a happy life with a spouse inspires people to lead a dynamic lifestyle, while marital conflicts lead to depression and forced health habits.
Examination of the data during the study revealed that there is a link between marital satisfaction and longevity, regardless of the couple's social status.
The study analyzed more than 4,000 couples over the age of 50 and asked how satisfied they were with their lives.
They were also asked how happy they were with their spouse and then the couple was surveyed for 8 years during which 16% of the people died.
The results show that there is a link between life satisfaction and death as a result of a bad relationship with one's spouse.
Researchers say that people who have a good relationship after marriage are more active in life, which results in a lower risk of early death.
In contrast, unhappy people adopt unhealthy habits that increase the risk of life-threatening diseases.
The findings were published in the medical journal Psychological Science
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