Posted AT 9:34 AM EST on 28/11/08
How to live longer: Take care of your sick spouse
There may be some truth to the old saying, "It's better to give than receive."
A new study shows that elderly people who care for a disabled or dying spouse appear to live longer than those who are not saddled with such responsibilities.
"It looks like the more they do [to help their spouse] the better their health is in the long run," said lead researcher Stephanie Brown of the University of Michigan medical school.
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