Rock-Stars-of-Aging-by-Marc-Middleton
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<strong>Rock</strong>s <strong>Stars</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Aging</strong><br />
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FAMILY MATTERS<br />
35: Centenarians Enjoy Sex<br />
“Sex on television can't hurt you unless you fall <strong>of</strong>f.” -- Author<br />
Unknown<br />
A long and active sex life is a pretty good predictor <strong>of</strong> longevity. To<br />
the surprise <strong>of</strong> many, some centenarians say they still enjoy sexual<br />
activity or did well into their 80s and 90s.<br />
A study published the New England Journal <strong>of</strong> Medicine found that<br />
sex with a partner in the previous year was reported <strong>by</strong>:<br />
• 73 percent <strong>of</strong> people ages 57 to 64<br />
• 53 percent <strong>of</strong> those ages 64 to 75<br />
• 26 percent <strong>of</strong> people 75 to 85<br />
Most <strong>of</strong> the more than 3,000 respondents said they had sex two or<br />
three times a month or more.<br />
Multiple studies indicate that regular sex boosts self-esteem and<br />
confidence, increases the production <strong>of</strong> human growth hormone<br />
(which is known to improve muscle tone), boosts the immune system,<br />
reduces stress and reduces cardiac disease.<br />
Sex not only helps you feel younger, it actually makes you look<br />
younger. A long-term study <strong>of</strong> 3,500 people between the ages <strong>of</strong> 30<br />
and 101 found that regular sex may shave between four and seven<br />
years <strong>of</strong>f your physical appearance.<br />
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