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Is Marriage Good For You?

Sarah Best

8th June 2017

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According to research, being married as compared to being single provides health benefits such as lower stress levels and can lower risk of cardiovascular disorders.

However, a recent study from Switzerland also found that being single has its own health benefits but in a different way. The researchers cite that over time married people can become less healthy; this could be due to an increase in stress if a partner falls ill or if a couple goes through a divorce.

READ: Is marriage good for your health? It depends on who you're married to

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Sarah Best

Sarah is a passionate full-time Head of Sociology and Psychology and has worked in a variety in schools in the UK, and she is currently working in a British international school. She is keen to develop and boost the profile of both subjects.

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