Marriage makes women happier and healthier, Harvard scholars say

For many, marriage to someone you love and are committed to is an exciting and integral aspect of life. However, the practice of marriage in the U.S. has experienced a drastic decline, with such unions falling by more than half when compared to a century ago.

A new study, however, finds that marriage has strong benefits for women who stay in the relationship for the long term, including overall health, happiness and prosperity. 

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