A medical study conducted by researchers at the American University “Yale” stated that unhappy couples in their relationships were 50% more likely to return to the hospital after a heart attack and 67% more likely to report chest pain. . after the episode, compared to those with little or no stress in their marriage.
In their study, which wanted to test whether a long-term relationship could be a factor or a hindrance after a heart attack, the researchers looked at the cases of more than 1,500 adults, with an average age of 47, after one year, and they compared them to how happy they were in their marriage.
The scientists then used a scale to assess the sample’s physical health, pain scores and mental well-being, as well as hospital data to track any readmissions to medical facilities.
Overall, about 4 out of 10 women and 3 out of 10 men reported acute marital stress, according to results presented at the American Heart Association’s 2022 scientific session.
According to the British newspaper “Daily Mail”, participants suffering from severe marital stress also scored poorly in terms of physical and mental health.
