WHY GETTING HITCHED IS GOOD FOR YOU September 13, 2011 by Fulcrum THE words 'in sickness and in health' form the cornerstone of most wedding vows. Now it turns out they have a far deeper meaning than just sticking together through thick and thin. Research suggests a happy marriage not only bolsters the chances of surviving deadly diseases but could even add years to your life. Tim Brady. Daily Express. 13 September 2011. FulcrumShareTweetShare