Research has shown that marriage is associated with better health and longevity, primarily in men, but some health benefits accrue to women also. Married men tend to live 2.5 years longer than single men, while married women gain 1.8 years of life. Marriage is correlated with better physical, mental, and emotional health. Of course, the results will vary by relationship quality and as mentioned above, gender.
Category: Health Reform
Wednesday Links – 27 May 2026
- The Treasury’s Do Not Pay system, designed to catch erroneous payments before the money goes out the door, is underutilized and underequipped,
- Neurologists study: true adulthood for humans occurs at age 32.
- Honey remains edible for 3,000 years.
- Bad news on the Cassidy/Kaine Social security reform plan.
- Update on the worldwide fertility crisis.
Mandated Autism Therapy Has Led to High Costs, Waste and Abuse
The prevalence of autism diagnoses has increased in recent years as autism awareness has risen. Developmental and behavior deficits are often attributed to autism. Autism is a spectrum. Symptoms vary from slight to severe. States and the federal Medicaid program began to require coverage for autism therapy. Private equity has taken notice and began to invest. As a result, autism clinics – much of the therapy paid by Medicaid – have sprung up all over the country.