Just one more reason that your husband (or fiance) should be glad he’s married (going to be married) to you! According to the Times Online, Men married to smart women live longer! We already know that married men live longer than unmarried men, and that a romantic relationship can add years to your life, but now we know something else… when it comes to picking a wife, brainy is better!
There is a lingering suspicion among girls… that boys don’t value cleverness as an essential quality in a life partner. Given a choice between gorgeous or brainy, there is no guarantee they’ll do the right thing, because men think they’re clever enough for two. Well, it turns out they’re wrong. Swedish scientists have discovered that long life and good health have nothing to do with a man’s education and everything to do with his wife’s. Men married to smart women live longer — simple.
And why might this be so? Well the answer is not as exciting as you might imagine. It’s simply that “educated” women know the value of good health, a proper diet, exercising, getting enough sleep, not smoking, sky diving, or skipping breakfast, etc etc etc, and are able to encourage (nudge? harass? just kidding!) their husbands into better habits. Another added benefit might be the “healthy, strong, intellectual bond that keeps them alive for years to come!” Keeping your mind sharp has shown to increase life span and slows the onset of dementia, Alzheimer and similar diseases. A wife who keeps her man on his toes is good for him in so many ways!
Image from NY Daily News: Men with educated wives live longer lives: study
