People have been found to suffer fewer health problems following the death of their spouse if they

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Communicating one's feelings of loss to close friends has been found to be helpful in reducing health problems following the death of a spouse. Staying busy and avoiding thinking about the loss may be a short-term coping mechanism, but does not address the underlying grief. Spending time thinking about shared experiences may also help with grieving, but may not necessarily have a direct impact on physical health. Quickly developing a new romantic relationship may not be the best option for everyone and may not address the grief and loss associated with the death of a spouse.

People Have Been Found to Suffer Fewer Health Problems Following