Seniors with ailing spouse are seen at higher risk
Study says death rate rises in healthy partner
It's the familiar coda to the lives of many older couples: When one spouse in a long-term marriage dies, the other spouse -- bereaved and lonely -- often follows quickly to the grave. (Full article: 951 words)
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