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The New Meaning of 'Together, in Sickness and Health'

The biological way your partner may affect your health

May 22, 2016

You like the same movies, drink the same beer — and over time your health becomes more like that of your mate, researchers say. Doctors might want to consider the couple when treating illness.

Credit: Robbie Porter/Ikon Images/Getty Images

This morning, NPR shared information that explains how aging isn't a process we go through alone. Researchers are finding that people in relationships change biologically to become more like their partners. The research is fascinating — learn more at NPR.org.

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