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Chapter 9 discussed the consequences of divorce on one\u2019s life.\u00a0 Even though the results from the Terman subjects suggested that a healthy marriage does increase longevity, especially for men, spouses should not be seen as health supplements.\u00a0 The advice to \u201cget married to live longer\u201d should be taken with a grain of salt.\u00a0 Getting married for the sole reason of attempting to create a long and healthy life is not a smart health behavior, because divorce is substantially more detrimental than being single.<\/p>\n
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The authors also indicated that medical errors in hospitals are a leading cause of death and disability, therefore, it is helpful to have family advocating for you in these times.\u00a0 I believe that having family and friends by your side during a time of sickness is more beneficial than harmful, however, this argument relates to a book I am currently reading.\u00a0 In his book, \u201cBeing Mortal\u201d, Atul Gawande examines how modern, advanced medicine saves billions of lives but when it comes to the end of one\u2019s life, medicine may do the opposite of what is is supposed to do.\u00a0 Instead of doctors doing everything in their power to keep a sick, elderly patient alive, Atul discusses other ethical options for end-of-life care.\u00a0 Families are motivated to fight for their loved ones to stay alive, however, they can be doing more harm than benefit in creating a prolonged and uncomfortable death.\u00a0 I would be interested in comparing the benefits verses harmful effects family members can create when advocating for their loved ones in hospital situations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Chapter 9 discussed the consequences of divorce on one\u2019s life.\u00a0 Even though the results from the Terman subjects suggested that a healthy marriage does increase longevity, especially for men, spouses should not be seen as health supplements.\u00a0 The advice … Continue reading