STUDY: MARRIAGE MAKES MEN HEALTHIER

Matt Case - August 22nd 2024 - 8:00am PDT 

Study Finds Marriage Boosts Men's Health, But Not Women's, Canadian Research Reveals

Toronto — Marriage may be the key to better health, but according to a new Canadian study, this benefit appears to be reserved primarily for men. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Toronto, found that married men enjoy better physical and mental health compared to their single counterparts.

The findings suggest that middle-aged bachelors are more likely to experience health challenges than their married peers. However, the study did not find a similar correlation between marriage and improved well-being for women. Researchers speculate that the added responsibilities women often take on in a marriage—such as caring for their husbands—might offset any potential health benefits.

"The data indicates that marriage seems to offer a protective health effect for men," said Dr. Emily Roberts, the study's lead author. "But when it comes to women, the impact of marriage on health is far less clear, and in some cases, non-existent."

The study has sparked debate among experts, with some questioning whether traditional gender roles within marriages could be contributing to the discrepancy. Further research is needed to understand the underlying factors driving these results.

The study's findings have been published in the latest issue of the Journal of Health and Social Behavior.