Men 'live longer' if they marry a younger woman
A man's chances of dying early are cut by a fifth if their bride is between 15 and 17 years their junior.
The risk of premature death is reduced by 11 per cent if they marry a woman seven to nine years younger.
This according to a study at the Max Planck Institute in Germany.
Scientists say the figures for men may be the result of natural selection – that only the healthiest, most successful older men are able to attract younger mates.
"Another theory is that a younger woman will care for a man better and therefore he will live longer," said institute spokesman Sven Drefahl.
Or a man's wealth might both make him more attractive to younger women and procure better medical care as well.
Well, it certainly explains my attraction to younger women! It's a subconscious survival mechanism! (That's my story and I'm sticking to it!) Heh.
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Heh. I'm guessing this also works in reverse.
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