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10. Health Benefits Of Love. by Zenith21(m): 10:47pm On Feb 27, 2015 |
It takes a calmer, more stable form of love to yield clear health benefits. "There is very nice evidence that people who participate in satisfying, long-term relationships fare better on a whole variety of health measures," Most of the research in this area centers on marriage, but love gurus believes many of the perks extend to other close relationships -- for example, with a partner, parent, or friend. The key is to "feel connected to other people, feel respected and valued by other people, and feel a sense of belonging," he says. Here are 10 research-backed ways that love and health are linked: 1. Fewer Doctor's Visits Another theory is that people in good relationships take better care of themselves. A spouse may keep you honest in your oral hygiene. A best friend could motivate you to eat more whole grains. Over time, these good habits translate to fewer illnesses. 2. Less Depression & Substance Abuse According to the Health and Human Services report, getting married and staying married reduces depression in both men and women. This finding is not surprising, Reis says, because social isolation is clearly linked to higher rates of depression. 3. Lower Blood Pressure A happy marriage is good for your blood pressure. That's the conclusion of a study in the Annals of Behavioral Medicine. Researchers found happily married people had the best blood pressure, followed by singles. Unhappily married participants fared the worst. Reis says this study illustrates a vital aspect of the way marriage affects health. "It's marital quality and not the fact of marriage that makes a difference," This supports the idea that other positive relationships can have similar benefits. In fact, singles with a strong social network also did well in the blood pressure study, though not as well as happily married people. 4. Less Anxiety When it comes to anxiety, a loving, stable relationship is superior to new romance. 5. Natural Pain Control In a study of more than 127,000 adults, married people were less likely to complain of headaches and back pain. The happier the marriage, the greater the effect. 6. Better Stress Management If love helps people cope with pain, what about other types of stress? If you lose your job, for example, it helps emotionally and financially if a partner is there to support you. 7. Fewer Colds We've seen that loving relationships can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression -- a fact that may give the immune system a boost. 8. Faster Healing The power of a positive relationship may make flesh wounds heal faster. 9. Longer Life A growing body of research indicates that married people live longer. Marriage protects against death by warding off feelings of isolation. "Loneliness is associated with all-cause mortality -- dying for any reason," In other words, married people live longer because they feel loved and connected. 10. Happier Life It may seem obvious that one of love's greatest benefits is joy. But research is just beginning to reveal how strong this link can be. A study in the Journal of Family Psychology shows happiness depends more on the quality of family relationships than on the level of income. And so we have scientific evidence that, at least in some ways, the power of love trumps the power of money. Nurture Your Relationships To foster a loving relationship that yields concrete benefits, four tips are offered: 1. If you are depressed or anxious, get treatment. 2. Brush up on communication skills and learn to handle conflict. 3. Do things that are challenging and exciting with your loved one on a regular basis. 4. Celebrate each other's successes. |
Re: 10. Health Benefits Of Love. by Nobody: 10:53pm On Feb 27, 2015 |
Theories. All marriages I'v ever been opportuned to observe are good examples of anxiety and depression reservoirs. |
Re: 10. Health Benefits Of Love. by Nobody: 11:11pm On Feb 27, 2015 |
Not when many relationships are dishing out endless traumas lately. There are many reasons why I'd move into a relationship, seeking for a damn health benefit isn't on the list. If I want to stay fit, healthy and happy, then staying rich and avoiding being broke is the way. |
Re: 10. Health Benefits Of Love. by Nobody: 11:37pm On Feb 27, 2015 |
The topic should have been "10 BENEFITS OF BEING SINGLE" |
Re: 10. Health Benefits Of Love. by falconey(m): 11:43pm On Feb 27, 2015 |
I pray basira see this to know why she has to love me....mods frontpage please |
Re: 10. Health Benefits Of Love. by Nobody: 11:49pm On Feb 27, 2015 |
No HIV cure, No AIDS cure? C'mon. . . |
Re: 10. Health Benefits Of Love. by Zenith21(m): 9:23am On Feb 28, 2015 |
falconey:I am pretty sure u love her too much. |
Re: 10. Health Benefits Of Love. by Zenith21(m): 9:27am On Feb 28, 2015 |
ALKARULEZZ:lmao |
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