Why Staying Single May Not Be Good For You
There are many perks to being single.
For one, you are free to do what you like and don't have to adjust to the wishes of your partner.
You can spend time with friends and your work without having to worry about somebody waiting for you at home.
In short, you can enjoy much of your "me" time to the fullest.
Unfortunately, a new study finds that being single today may not be good to a person's health.
According to the research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed that single people fare poorly in terms of their health and lifespan.
The findings revealed that those who are never married die a decade earlier than those who are.
The researchers led by David Roelfs, assistant professor of sociology at Kentucky's University of Louisville discovered that single men had a higher risk of death at 32 percent while women faced a mortality risk of 23 percent compared to those who were married.
Single men were found to have the possibility of dying from eight to 17 years earlier than married males.
The single women, on the other hand, could die from seven to 15 years ahead of married women.
Factors attributed to these recent findings include poor or lack of health benefits, less income for singles and not sufficient public assistance.
In the area of social support, single people may not have the same level as what married couples enjoy.
For instance, a spouse normally would constantly remind his or her partner to eat well and consult with a doctor for health problems.
In short, they have each other to get support although, the researchers pointed out, single men and women could also enjoy emotional support from their siblings, parents and siblings.
The same study shares some good points as well.
It showed that while single people aged 30-39 years old had a higher risk of death at 128 percent, the risk was lower at only 16 percent for those aged 70 compared to their married counterparts.
This new research lead by Roelfs covered some 500 million people involved in 90 studies conducted in the past 60 years.
It made a comparison of the mortality risk for single people and the married group.
Another study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that the mortality risk for singles has reduced thereby making the gap closer with the married folks.
These findings are only based on an analysis of past studies so it should not worry the singles too much.
This is not to say that you should find a partner right away by hook or by crook.
After all, your lifespan will not totally depend on your status because it is how you lead your life that will determine how long you're going to live in this world.
If you follow a healthy lifestyle and are happy with what you are doing, there's no reason to despair and panic about not being married until now.
You can stay just the way you are and who knows, you may live longer than the other married people.
For one, you are free to do what you like and don't have to adjust to the wishes of your partner.
You can spend time with friends and your work without having to worry about somebody waiting for you at home.
In short, you can enjoy much of your "me" time to the fullest.
Unfortunately, a new study finds that being single today may not be good to a person's health.
According to the research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology showed that single people fare poorly in terms of their health and lifespan.
The findings revealed that those who are never married die a decade earlier than those who are.
The researchers led by David Roelfs, assistant professor of sociology at Kentucky's University of Louisville discovered that single men had a higher risk of death at 32 percent while women faced a mortality risk of 23 percent compared to those who were married.
Single men were found to have the possibility of dying from eight to 17 years earlier than married males.
The single women, on the other hand, could die from seven to 15 years ahead of married women.
Factors attributed to these recent findings include poor or lack of health benefits, less income for singles and not sufficient public assistance.
In the area of social support, single people may not have the same level as what married couples enjoy.
For instance, a spouse normally would constantly remind his or her partner to eat well and consult with a doctor for health problems.
In short, they have each other to get support although, the researchers pointed out, single men and women could also enjoy emotional support from their siblings, parents and siblings.
The same study shares some good points as well.
It showed that while single people aged 30-39 years old had a higher risk of death at 128 percent, the risk was lower at only 16 percent for those aged 70 compared to their married counterparts.
This new research lead by Roelfs covered some 500 million people involved in 90 studies conducted in the past 60 years.
It made a comparison of the mortality risk for single people and the married group.
Another study published in the Journal of Health and Social Behavior found that the mortality risk for singles has reduced thereby making the gap closer with the married folks.
These findings are only based on an analysis of past studies so it should not worry the singles too much.
This is not to say that you should find a partner right away by hook or by crook.
After all, your lifespan will not totally depend on your status because it is how you lead your life that will determine how long you're going to live in this world.
If you follow a healthy lifestyle and are happy with what you are doing, there's no reason to despair and panic about not being married until now.
You can stay just the way you are and who knows, you may live longer than the other married people.