Spouses really are together in sickness and in health
A couple’s health is surprisingly intertwined according to a recent cohort study that looked at Dutch and Japanese marriages.
The study discovered that spouses have a high degree of commonality in not only lifestyle habits, but body shape, blood pressure, and even incidences of some diseases.
When it comes to marriage, the adage “birds of a feather flock together” is relatively true. Previous studies have indicated that we gravitate towards people of similar social class, educational background, race, and weight. The scientific name for this is assertive mating, and it means that spouses are often genetically similar. This allows researchers to explore environmental factors in greater detail.
Researchers examined 5,391 pairs from Japan and 28,265 from the Netherlands, drawing on data from the Tohoku Medical Megabank Project, and the Lifelines study in the Netherlands.
Couples from both countries shared similar lifestyle habits and physical traits such as smoking, drinking, weight, abdominal circumference, and body mass index. When the researchers dived further into the data, they determined that couples had corresponding blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglycerides levels. Moreover, related incidents of hypertension, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome were also found.
Many of the correlations were between couples with low genetic similarity and high lifestyle similarity, suggesting the importance of healthy choices. The researchers encourage healthcare guidance for couples and a healthy dose of competition between partners that encourages each other to improve their health, especially against diseases shaped by lifestyle and environment.
So the next time you go for a checkup, why not bring your partner? Better yet, challenge them to a walk to the clinic.
Gene study shows couples have similar lifespan
Naoki Nakaya et al, Spousal similarities in cardiometabolic risk factors: A cross-sectional comparison between Dutch and Japanese data from two large biobank studies, Atherosclerosis (2021). DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.08.037
Citation:
Study: Spouses really are together in sickness and in health (2021, September 24)
retrieved 24 September 2021
from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-09-spouses-sickness-health.html
This document is subject to copyright. Apart from any fair dealing for the purpose of private study or research, no
part may be reproduced without the written permission. The content is provided for information purposes only.
Men Women Water Shoes Comzy Sports for Outdoor Activity
ÂŁ24.88 (as of August 14, 2022 22:11 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)PUMA Unisex's Purecat Beach & Pool Shoes
ÂŁ11.50 (as of August 14, 2022 22:11 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Mens Toggle Surf Aqua Beach Water Socks Sport Yoga Swim Pool Water Trainer Shoes
ÂŁ13.99 (as of August 14, 2022 22:11 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)SAGUARO Mens Womens Breathable Quick Drying Water Shoes Gr.35-48
ÂŁ19.20 (as of August 14, 2022 22:11 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Aqua Beach Surf Wet Water Shoes Boys Girls Mens Womens Wetsuit Boots
ÂŁ5.95 (as of August 14, 2022 22:11 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)SIMARI Womens and Mens Water Shoes Quick-Dry Aqua Socks Barefoot for Outdoor Beach Swim Sports Yoga Snorkeling SWS001
ÂŁ16.98 (as of August 14, 2022 22:11 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Wet Shoes Mens Adult Size Aqua Beach Surf Water Swim Foot Protection
ÂŁ7.96 (as of August 14, 2022 22:11 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)QIMAOO Barefoot Skin Water Shoes Socks, Men Women Quick Dry Water Sport Shoes, Unisex Aqua Shoes for Swim Surf Yoga Beach Running Boating Snorkeling Diving
ÂŁ14.99 (as of August 14, 2022 22:11 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)PUMA Unisex's Smash V2 L Trainers
ÂŁ25.15 (as of August 14, 2022 22:11 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Osprey OSX Wetsuit Shoes Kids - Junior EVA Foam Aqua Water Boots for Boys Girls Children
ÂŁ6.95 (as of August 14, 2022 22:11 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Water Shoes Ladies Mens Beach Shoes Aqua Shoes Swim Shoes Pool Shoes Quick Dry Barefoot for Swimming Surf Diving Boating Yoga Aerobics
ÂŁ13.88 (as of August 14, 2022 22:06 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Aqua Shield Womens Beach Pool Sea Swimming Toggle Slip On Aqua Water Socks Surf Shoes
ÂŁ7.99 (as of August 14, 2022 22:06 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)BLU Womens Plain Lace Up Black Canvas Shoe
ÂŁ6.99 (as of August 14, 2022 22:06 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Water Shoes Mens Womens Barefoot Shoes Aqua Beach Swim Shoes Yoga Quick Drying Lightweight Shoes Fitness Shoes Trainers Indoor Shoes
ÂŁ24.99 (as of August 14, 2022 22:06 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Havaianas Women's Brasil Flip Flops
ÂŁ9.67 (as of August 14, 2022 22:06 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Skechers Women's Summits Sneaker
ÂŁ32.99 (as of August 14, 2022 22:06 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Skechers Women's Graceful Get Connected Sneaker
ÂŁ33.63 (as of August 14, 2022 22:06 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)SAGUARO Mens Womens Breathable Quick Drying Water Shoes Gr.35-48
ÂŁ19.20 (as of August 14, 2022 22:06 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Two Bare Feet Aqua Shoes - Wet Shoes Adults and Childrens Neoprene Water Shoes
ÂŁ6.99 (as of August 14, 2022 22:06 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Skechers Women's Bobs B Cute Sneaker
ÂŁ37.00 (as of August 14, 2022 22:06 GMT +01:00 - More infoProduct prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.)Amazon Devices and Accessories,
Amazon Devices. Find some of the best Amazon Devices and Accessories, electrical devices and gadget available on Amazon. Great products, great prices, delivered to your door.