A study that evaluated 600 women between the ages of 30 and 65, over the course of 10 years revealed that loving and healthy relationships had a positive influence on the way the heart functioned.
On the other hand, lonely women and unhappily married women exhibited a significant increase in the narrowing of blood vessels. In addition, their pulse rate showed signs of stagnant pulse rate, which is a sign they aren't as strong with handling physical strain as the other women.
Lonely women also showed a higher likelihood of developing chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes.
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Researchers believed that in the future martial stress might become a strong predictor of long-term health.
Yahoo! News June 24, 2004
As I wrote in 2003, mental stress is one of the most common causes of heart attacks. Considering the amount of time we spend and devote to our relationships it seems logical that they are strong indicators of our health. You can read my past article on the topic for more on how your relationships affect the health of your heart and mind.
Studies have shown that one key to a successful marriage is maintaining a high level of affection right from the start. In other words, both partners behaving as lovers and remaining that way through time.
At a singles meeting many years ago Bill Hybels, senior pastor at Willow Creek Church, said one of the most profound things I have heard on this subject. He stated that the saddest and most unhappy people he knows are not those who never married, but those who married the wrong person.
A healthy marriage is one factor of physical and emotional wellness. It can have a huge impact on your health. A book that I strongly recommend to couples is "Fighting for Your Marriage" by Markman, Stanley and Blumberg. The book provides some very practical communication strategies.
I generally give this book to all the couples I know who are planning to get married. It is a valuable source of information for positively handling disagreements between you and your spouse.
If you are facing challenges in your marriage, I cannot say enough about how important this resource can be for restoring happiness in your relationship. These resources will help improve your relationship but more importantly strengthen your emotional health. Even if your marriage is going well, consider these resources as a way to make it even better.
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