Gap Fill - Married People - Level 4

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A new says marriage is good for our . Researchers said being married lowers of a stress called cortisol. Researchers tested for cortisol in 572 adults on three days. They found that the people had less cortisol than people who were single, separated, divorced or . The researchers said: "Married people tend to be …but the through which this occurs remain ."

Cortisol has bodily functions. It regulates sugar, immune and inflammation. It increases the of heart disease and the chances of surviving . High levels of cortisol are linked to like anxiety and depression. A doctor said the provided, "important insights into the way…our intimate social can…influence our health". A researcher was to see how relationships influence and disease.

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