Research shows so-called 'silver splitters' are less likely to survive a heart attack than those who remained wed.Much of this comes down to the spouse nag factor - which it turns out actually keeps us fitter. Such pestering is believed to be behind statistics that show those who have never wed are 73 per cent more likely to die after a heart attack. Nagging is a form of support, with a wife pestering her husband to take his heart pills showing that she cares. Maureen Talbot, of the British Heart Foundation, said: "Whether you're married, divorced or single, the main cause of a heart attack is the build-up of fatty plaque in your arteries. People are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke as they get older so it is important to determine any necessary lifestyle changes as early as possible to reduce your risk."

Source: New Zealand Herald October 22, 2016 00:45 UTC