Marriage is Good for

London, June 9: Married People have better general health than those who are single, A research revealed.

Aston University researchers in Britain say that marriage is safe for health.

They said the risk of death from blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease is low in those who are in married. Potluri Rahul the Indian descent also included with the Researchers.

Researchers have conducted a study of nearly a million people suffering from heart disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes. They analyzed their situation five years later. Researchers said that the number of those living with high cholesterol sufferers is 16 percent more in married than the unmarried.

Our findings suggest a need for increased social support for single patients with modifiable cardiovascular risk factors.'

Dr. Paul Carter, The study’s lead author, said 'We need to unpick the underlying reasons a bit more, but it appears there’s something about being married that is protective, not only in patients with heart disease but also those with heart disease risk factors.'

'We are not saying that everyone should get married though. We need to replicate the positive effects of marriage and use friends, family, and social support networks in the same way,' they said.

Previous research has suggested that the health benefits of marriage are greater for men than for women.