10 Reasons Why Married People Are Healthier than Single

1. Reducing the risk of dementia Playing chess, filling out TTS, gardening to reduce sitting time is a habit that can reduce the risk of dementia (cognitive impairment disease). But, you can significantly reduce the risk of dementia if you decide to get married. A study shows that married men and women have a 43 percent lower risk of developing Alzheimer's. 2. Improved blood pressure It is common knowledge that heart disease is the number one killer in Indonesia, even globally. The risk of getting this deadly disease turns out to be reduced if we get married. One of the reasons is that our blood pressure is relatively high when paired. 3. Sex life is more satisfying The sexual relationship between husband and wife is not always flaming, but it will be far better than choosing to be alone. According to the survey, married people feel more satisfied with their sexual lives than single people. Sexual relationships based on love and the desire to satisfy their partners are known to make blood flow more smoothly and stress hormones decrease. 4. Reducing stress Stress is associated with all kinds of terrible diseases including diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Marry, according to studies published in The Journal of Marriage and Family can indeed reduce stress, but at a happy marriage. "When a couple has a bad day, in a happy marriage, they will support and empathize with each other. Having support from other people will reduce our anxiety, "the study wrote. 5. Better lung capacity As we age, we need healthy lungs. Well, being in a long-term commitment like marriage can actually help improve lung function as you get older. Illustration (Thinkstockphotos) 6. Survive from cancer Indeed, getting married does not reduce the risk of cancer, but can provide a better chance of surviving when exposed to this disease. The research team looked at the medical records of more than 800,000 people, and found that the risk of death after being diagnosed with cancer in single men reached 27 percent higher and 19 percent higher in single women. 7. A healthier heart Married is not only good for lowering blood pressure, it also improves overall heart health, both for men and women. That's according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. In fact, getting married can also make someone who has a heart attack can survive longer. 8. Men can live long According to a study published in the British Medical Journal, married men have better physical health and longer life with an average of 10 years longer than single men. This is not separated from the financial side which tends to be more stable in people who are married. Men who have long-term relationships not only have higher incomes, but also assets and job stability compared to bachelors with the same background and career, according to a study conducted by the University of Utah. Unfortunately, this does not apply to women, because their life span is a few years less than their single sisters. 9. Mental health is better for women If men can live longer, then the benefits for married women are happier. (Plus, in general, women's age is longer than men). Women with happy marriages have lower rates of depression, anxiety and other mental illness than single women, according to studies published on BMJ. One reason, having full support from their husbands helps women stay happy. 10. Healthier lifestyles In almost all health assessments, researchers found that married couples have a better diet. They also prefer to listen to doctor's advice, adhere to health care and examinations.