Marriage : Science World Report

Feb 05, 2015 03:30 PM EST

Gender Equality: Do Rich Husbands Feel Exempt From Chores?

Even in modern-day society, many still adhere to traditional roles despite pushes for gender equality. Oftentimes, this is particularly true in relationships. New findings published in the journal Work, Employment and Society examine how wealthier men may be less apt to deal with chores when in a re...

Jan 30, 2015 07:01 PM EST

Same-Sex Couples Share Unique Stress Experiences

Thirty-six states have legalized same-sex marriage, yet stigmas surrounding acceptance stand. Ongoing research by officials at San Francisco University is examining how many of these couples today are still stigmatized and disadvantaged in modern-day society.

Oct 22, 2014 09:16 AM EDT

How Your Troubled Marriage May Cause You to Gain Weight

Marriage troubles and depression could be contributing to the risk of obesity. Scientists have found that these factors can alter how the body processes high-fat foods and can cause adults to gain weight.

Aug 20, 2014 12:14 PM EDT

What Will Your Wedding Mean For Your Marriage?

Budget, cakes and glittering tiaras all slide through a bridezilla's brain when she's planning for her big day. It all seems silly for most of us looking in from the outside, but did you know that a wedding could potentially influence the quality of married-life?

Jun 12, 2014 02:33 PM EDT

Married Men go to the Doctor More: CDC Report

A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that the number of health screenings men are willing to participate in is highly dependent on their marital status. In fact, based on answers from the survey, researchers found that married men were more likely to get medical c...

Jun 05, 2014 01:28 PM EDT

Couples Sleep in Sync When the Wife is Satisfied with Her Marriage

Scientists have found that couples are more likely to sleep in sync when the wife is more satisfied with her marriage.

Mar 13, 2014 08:13 PM EDT

Healthy Marriage Hinges on Husbands' Good Health and Positive Attitude

University of Chicago researchers studied marriages of older adults and found that a husband with an agreeable personality and good health is essential to the preservation of a marriage.

Feb 07, 2014 10:01 PM EST

Could your Relationship with your Parents Affect Romantic Friendships Later in Life?

It may not come as much of a shock that our parents behaviors throughout their marriage could potentially influence our own future when it comes to finding true love. Yet according to a recent study by researchers from the University of Alberta, Canada, they found that getting along well with our pa...