In a recent study, it has come to light that marital bliss can elongate the life of a partner suffering from heart concerns by almost three times as compared to those who never got married.

It has been reported that having a supportive partner stimulates positivity in life thereby shoving off the risk of range of health concerns. Though male do get their share of benefits, women are more likely to experience worthy benefits from the same.

Involving 225 men and women who underwent bypass surgery between 1987 and 1990, the US study quizzed the sample group about their marital relations.

Following the study participants for 15 years after surgery, researchers from the University of Rochester in New York found that married couples were almost 2.5 times likely to be alive following bypass surgery than those who were not married, while the survival rate went to 3.5 if the couple was happily married.

The effects of a sound marital relation are to such an extent that heart health is told to get much relief from a caring and loving partner as compared to quitting smoking, keeping trim and keeping a lid on high blood pressure.

"There is something in a good relationship that helps people stay on track," said lead author Kathleen King.