Single life has its charms and freedoms, but adults who never marry may not live as long as their wedded peers, new research suggests. While the protective effect of marriage on health and longevity has been pointed out before, newer research is zeroing in on the never-married folks.

Staying single all your life may not be good for your health or your lifespan, according to researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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