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August 2018 PMID 29767822

Sexual Activity and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults.

Mark S Allen

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Peak: 5 in Aug 2018
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What people are saying

Discussions frequently reference key findings, such as the association between emotional closeness and memory performance, with some posts emphasizing the potential benefits for older adults. The tone is curious and supportive, using words like 'associated,' 'improved,' and 'potential,' which reflect both interest and cautious optimism about the study's implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings, with some expressing support for the idea that sexual activity may be linked to cognitive health.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show high interest, often discussing emotional bonds, memory, and aging, indicating curiosity about the topic's implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to specific aspects of the research, such as the protective effects of emotional closeness and the potential for sexual activity to influence memory, demonstrating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the study could influence future research or personal considerations regarding aging and sexual activity, hinting at a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined if sexual activity and emotional closeness in older adults are linked to better memory performance, finding that more frequent sexual activity and stronger emotional bonds are associated with improved episodic memory, especially in older individuals.
  • Over a two-year period, although memory declined overall, changes in memory were not directly related to sexual activity or emotional closeness, indicating a potential protective or maintaining effect rather than prevention of decline.
  • The results support previous animal research suggesting sexual activity can enhance memory, but further studies with longer follow-up periods and different measures are needed to better understand the connection between sexual activity and cognitive decline in aging.]
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Marianne Brandon
@drbrandon · X

More frequent #sex and greater #emotional closeness during sex was associated with better #memory performance in this study of older #adults https://t.co/gDDijosG6j. https://t.co/mVjt8j8KZ8

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Marianne Brandon
@drbrandon · X

More frequent #sex and greater #emotional closeness during sex was associated with better #memory performance in this study of older #adults https://t.co/gDDijosG6j. https://t.co/mVjt8j8KZ8

Mar 3, 2019 · 1 like · 18,861 followers View post →
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doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8 urban China. Arch. Sex. Behav. 38, 108–120. doi: 10.1007/s10508-007- Alwaal, A., Breyer, B. N., and Lue, T. F. (2015). Normal ...

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... Decline in Older Adults. Archives of Sexual Behavior. doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. Griffin Chang and 243 others ·

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... Behavior. doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. No photo description available. Griffin Chang and 243 others ·

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doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. Abstract. This prospective study tested ...

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频繁的性行为可能对认知有益- 一项新的研究表明，性生活活跃的老年 ...
Reddit

doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. 链接： https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. 摘要. 这项前瞻性研究测试了性行为和伴侣性 ...

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doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. Bağlantı: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. Özet. Bu prospektif çalışma, cinsel ...

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doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. Länk: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. Sammanfattning. Denna prospektiva studie ...

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Reddit

老年人的性行為與認知能力下降。 Allen MS. Arch Sex Behav. 2018. doi: 10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. 連結： https://link.

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Blogs

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Sexual Activity and Cognitive Decline in Older Adults. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2018; DOI: 10.1007/s10508-018-1193-8. Cite This Page:.

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