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Sex is a natural, common, and pleasurable part of human life, yet its impact on the health of the brain is surprisingly understudied.
The dataset is nationally representative and includes information on how often Americans have voluntary, partnered sex , the level of pleasure they derive from that sex , and how emotionally satisfying they find their sexual relationships.When analyzing the study data, sociologists Shannon Shena from Hope College and Hui Liub from Purdue University found that sex is linked to better brain health across all age groups considered, albeit in subtly different ways.
For adults aged 62 to 74, on the other hand, the most important factor for future brain health was the quality of sex being had, in terms of both physical and emotional aspects. The findings suggest at least some types of social activity really might have a protective role against cognitive decline, though more research is needed among larger cohorts and over longer periods of time.
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