Women who have less sex may be more likely to start menopause earlier, as their bodies adopt what experts call a "use it or lose it" response.
It's true: Married people live longer than those who are divorced, widowed or never married.
For women at midlife, commitment to a healthy lifestyle is an essential component of physical, sexual and mental well-being.
People never married, divorced or widowed have a 42 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease, and a 55 percent higher risk of death from stroke.
Wedded bliss engenders a healthier lifestyle and social stimulation, both of which may benefit brain health.
The quality of your marriage could steer the quality of your own health—especially if you're a guy, a new study suggests.
Researchers compare life expectancy with marital status and parenthood, to see whether having a child influences how long a person lives.
Those wed long-term have better chances of surviving compared to those who are divorced, widowed or single.
Donald Vandenberg, 89, reflects on love, loss and a daily lunch in a hospital cafeteria.
But when it comes to first-time commitments, men's well-being hinges on tying the knot.
