Being Sexually Active Linked to Sharper Mind for Over-70s

Researchers at the University of Manchester have found a link between a happy love life and improved memory. Their findings showed that people who are sexually active in their 70s scored better in various mind and memory tests than those who were not.

Lack of Sleep Could Mean Increased Risk of Diabetes

Getting the right amount of sleep has been named by researchers as a lifestyle factor which could help you avoid type 2 diabetes. Their study has shown that an extra thirty minutes could have a significant impact on your weight and health.

The research was conducted by experts at the Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar and the UK’s University of Bristol. The sleeping habits of 522 participants were examined and the results showed that those with a “sleep debt” were 72% more likely to be obese or suffer from weight-related conditions such as type 2 diabetes. Sleep debt was calculated by comparing hours slept on week nights with the amount slept on weekends, and measuring the difference.

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