Is Love Good for Your Heart?

Bill and June Bocalatte work out together several times a week, but married for nearly four decades, they say it's love that keeps them strong.

"Having the companionship, having someone to lean on, to talk to, I think that helps a lot with your peace of mind, and keeps you healthy," June says.

It appears there may be some facts to support those feelings.

"We know that being in love, at least being in a happy marriage, a happy relationship, is associated with a much lower risk of coronary disease," says Dr. Steven Steinhubl, a cardiologist at the University of Kentucky. "If you do happen to have coronary disease, you're much more likely to do better if you have a supportive relationship."

"It's attitude, more than anything," says Bill, adding, "and her cooking is wonderful. She's the best."

After nearly four well-seasoned decades together, the two say their personalities are well-balanced.

"We're like salt-and-pepper. We go together," Bill says.

"He just has a heart that's so touching, and it touches a lot of people," June says. "That's what I love about him."

Source: University of Kentucky