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Whether you want to lose weight, quit smoking or exercise more, you have a better chance of success if your partner shares your goal, research suggests.
The British study looked at data from more than 3,700 married or cohabiting couples aged 50 and older.
Men and women were three times or more likely to achieve their resolution when their partner joined in the challenge.
Experts say campaigns could capitalise on this "rubbing off" effect.
The study did not look at whether unhealthy partners might drag someone down.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30877338
The British study looked at data from more than 3,700 married or cohabiting couples aged 50 and older.
Men and women were three times or more likely to achieve their resolution when their partner joined in the challenge.
Experts say campaigns could capitalise on this "rubbing off" effect.
The study did not look at whether unhealthy partners might drag someone down.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30877338