Study: Sex Has More Benefits for Men

A healthy sex life has plenty of benefits. It helps to manage stress, it lowers the risk of prostate cancer, and there's some evidence it can lower your risk of early death. A new U.K. Study is also showing that regular sex can keep the brain healthy. In the experiment, 6,800 adults between 50 and 89 performed data and cognitive tests, and it was found that while men and women with more frequent sexual activity improved their word recall, men showed an improved capacity for both word recall and number sequencing, and they also scored marginally higher on cognitive tests than the sexually active women. Study participants only needed to have had sex once in the last year to be placed in the group with a healthy sex life.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: Sex Has More Benefits for Men A healthy sex life has plenty of benefits. It helps to manage stress, it lowers the risk of prostate cancer, and there’s some evidence it can lower your risk of early death.  A new U.K. Study is also showing that regular sex can keep the brain healthy. In the experiment, 6,800 adults between 50 and 89 performed data and cognitive tests, and it was found that while men and women with more frequent sexual activity improved their word recall, men showed an improved capacity for both word recall and number sequencing, and they also scored marginally higher on cognitive tests than the sexually active women. Study participants only needed to have had sex once in the last year to be labeled as someone who regularly has sex. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health But How Often Do Couples Really Have Sex? READ NOW 5 Things Everyone Can Do for Better Sex    READ NOW The Ultimate Guide to Healthier Sex    READ NOW What Men Over 50 Need to Know About Their Sex Lives READ NOW Trending Now • How Did Kage Overcome His Asthma Diagnosis? • 5 Essential Nutrients Your Diet Might Be Lacking • How Long Can You Go Without Health Insurance Before You Owe a Penalty? • There's a New Kind of Therapy for Stroke Survivors • How Safe Is Soy for Children? • How to Make Living With Food Allergies Easier • Another Good Reason to Buy Some Lavender Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.