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MSU study: happy spouse = healthy house

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MSU Department of Psychology assistant professor Bill Chopik

An MSU professor says if your spouse is happy, you will be healthy. Current State’s Brooke Allen follows up on the research with MSU researcher Bill Chopik.

A recently released study surveyed 2,000 couples nationwide and shows the unique link between your spouse’s happiness and your own health.

Current State’s Brooke Allen sits down with assistant MSU professor Bill Chopik to talk about the findings.

Brooke Allen served as local producer and host for Morning Edition, from June 2016-March 2018.
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