A bad marriage can seriously damage your health, say scientists

Psychologists monitored 373 couples over 16 years and found that couples who disagree often have poorer health - especially for men

A bad marriage with frequent conflicts could have a serious detrimental impact on your health, according to psychologists.

The researchers at the universities of Nevada and Michigan monitored 373 heterosexual couples to investigate whether disagreeing about multiple topics - such as children, money, in-laws and leisure activities - had negative health implications.