Sex improves quality of life in old age
Scientists have conducted many experiments, and the results prove that sex has a positive effect on health, quality of life and performance. Typically, studies concern citizens up to retirement age. However, data for older people is available.
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Test results
Increased sexual activity is definitely associated with optimized brain function in older adults. Sexually active couples perform better than their peers in tests of fluency and vigilance, according to researchers from the Universities of Coventry and Oxford.
A 2016 publication in the Journal of Gerontology contained data on the participation of 73 people aged 50 to 83 years. The authors conducted a survey among these people.
- Frequency of sexual intercourse over the past year.
- General health.
- Lifestyle.
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The nature of their intimate life was assessed by frequency.
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- Once a week;
- Less than once a week;
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- The fluency test consisted of naming the maximum number of animals in one minute, followed by a word beginning with the letter F.
- The subjects” visual and spatial skills were improved by memorizing pictures and drawing a clock face from memory.
Summary
Older people who were more sexually active came out on top in this test. That is, they observed the presence of intimate relationships approximately once a week. However, there was no noticeable difference between this group and participants who had sex less than once a week.
The researchers concluded that frequency of activity should not be taken as a clear basis for superior performance in attention, memory, or language.
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