SAEDNEWS: Small, seemingly minor stresses impact mortality more than sudden major ones, and men’s post-marriage calm reaches a level where everyday pressures no longer become deadly stressors.
Small, seemingly insignificant stresses play a bigger role in mortality than sudden, major stresses, and men often reach a level of calm after marriage where everyday pressures no longer become deadly stressors.
Stress Can Be Deadly
Research suggests that stress affects single people 50% more than married individuals—and can even contribute to premature death. According to scientists cited by Sinanews, stress is one of the main factors that shortens life, and married men experience it less than others.
Marriage brings its own set of challenges, but researchers say that despite the pressures of married life, daily stresses impact married men less, and marriage can extend their lifespan. Small, routine stresses, which might seem trivial, are often more dangerous than major, sudden ones, yet marital calm prevents these everyday pressures from becoming fatal.
Smoking Habits Are Affected by Marital Status
It may seem that smoking is simply a personal habit, but researchers say marital status also influences this tendency. Studies reported by the German Press Agency show that married people are less likely to smoke. Single individuals lead in cigarette consumption: divorced women smoke up to 14% more than married women, and men without spouses are up to 18% more likely to smoke. Marriage and family responsibilities encourage people to care more about their health and future.
Better Survival After Heart Surgery
Genetics, lifestyle, and poor nutrition all play a role in heart disease, but marriage appears to increase survival rates after cardiac surgery. Researchers note that among millions undergoing heart surgery, married patients have a higher chance of survival. Singles are three times more likely to die after such procedures. Married people not only survive more often but also recover faster, whereas 71% of single individuals who undergo heart surgery die within five years.
Marriage Reduces Obsessive Behaviors
Difficulty choosing a partner may sometimes indicate obsessive tendencies rather than simple “picky” behavior. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is one of the most common mental health disorders and is more prevalent among singles. Many singles with OCD avoid marriage, which perpetuates the condition. Experts report that about 3% of Iranians struggle with OCD, most of whom are unmarried.
Blood Pressure Benefits
Supportive friends and family cannot fully stabilize blood pressure. Researchers at Brigham Young University found that marriage is the most significant factor in controlling blood pressure. Married individuals satisfied with their lives have blood pressure readings approximately 4 points lower than singles. However, only a happy marriage produces this benefit; dissatisfied married people do not see the same improvement.
Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s
While diet and other factors contribute to Alzheimer’s risk, marriage offers protective benefits. Cognitive decline and neurological disorders are more likely in single people or those with unsuccessful marriages. Studies show that socially active, married individuals with children respond better to mental stimuli, and those who remain with a spouse into middle age are 50% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s or related brain disorders. Divorce, on the other hand, can triple the risk of cognitive decline.
