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Married people have more sex and live longer – here are the benefits of marriage

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While it's easy to dismiss marriage as an outdated and irrelevant social institution, be warned - doing so may be a health risk!

In fact, relationship experts and social researchers worldwide agree that people in good marriages are generally happier, healthier and more satisfied with their lives than cohabiting couples and singles. Here's the proof that saying "I do" equals better mental and physical health.

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