-02-18-06 Study: Sick Spouses, a Warning to Be Careful (MSNBC News) A husband or wife with a debilitating illness can hasten your own death, a study suggests.The researchers blame the stress and the loss of companionship, practical help, income and other support that can occur when a spouse gets sick. 02-06 -04-19-08 Study: Old Age Is the Happiest Time (Time.com) he is according to eye-openi