Husband see, husband do, and vice versa, a study has found. Researchers say that if one spouse adopts a new health behavior, the other is likely to do the same. So if one spouse exercises, quits smoking or drinking, or gets a flu shot, the other spouse is likely to follow suit.
The changes in the health habits were most noticeable when it came to smoking and drinking. Smokers were 5 times more likely to quit smoking if their spouse quit. Drinkers were also 5 times more likely to quit drinking alcohol if their partner didn't drink.
Keep in mind the opposite is also true. A spouse can mirror destructive behaviors as well.
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