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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Ella Pickover

Embrace ‘satisfying’ relationships to reduce risk of chronic diseases in later life, study suggests

Middle-aged women who have “satisfying” relationships with partners, friends and colleagues are less likely to go on to develop more than one chronic health condition in later life, a new study suggests.

Women are more at risk of having multiple long-term conditions as they age if they do not deem these relationships to be satisfying, academics said.

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