You've heard it time and time again: marriage is good for your health. Studies have shown that married folks not only live longer but also enjoy better health than their singleton peers. Married couples have a lower risk of strokes, cancer and heart attacks. Married folks are less depressed and anxious--not only that, but marrieds often show increased overall happiness. The particular reasons behind these marriage benefits are somewhat debatable. But the general consensus is that marriage offers you a healthier, less-stressful lifestyle, better financial security, and a partner to help you weather life's storms (and, perhaps, to nag you to take better care of yourself). But do these benefits extend to all married couples? New research from the Ohio State University and the University of Texas at Austin suggests maybe not . The researchers used data from nearly 800,000 people who participated in the National Health Interview Survey. Hui Zheng, a prof
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