New research suggests that a lonelier bed might make for a shorter life, at least for some people.
They also found a link between less sex and an earlier death among depressed men in particular as well.
Numerous studies havepointedto a clear connection between our sex lives and overall health.
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Sex can be an invaluable stress reliever, as are the relationships that make it happen more frequently.
Our sexual health can also be a barometer of our general wellbeing.
They tracked the health and reported sex lives of nearly 15,000 adults over the age of 20.
For men, the picture was a bit more complicated.
These findings can only show a correlation between sex and living longer, not a clear causal relationship.
But they do suggest that a good sex life is key to staying healthy in general.
Aside from the mental health benefits, the very act of sex might be good for the body.
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