In Sickness And Health: Caring For Ailing Spouse May Prolong Your Life

Older people who spent at least 14 hours a week taking care of a disabled spouse lived longer than others. That is the unexpected finding of a University of Michigan study forthcoming in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science. The study supports earlier research showing that in terms of health and longevity, it really is better to give than to receive.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/11/081125141614.htm