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Health Benefits of Sex - Sex and Wellness - Dr. Oz's Advice
Research shows that an active, fulfilling love life can help you look and feel younger—and sleep better, too.
O, The Oprah Magazine  |  From the February 2013 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine
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Live Longer

For women, quality trumps quantity when it comes to the lifesaving effects of sex. Simply having positive memories about your sexual past may add roughly four years to your life, according to research at the Duke Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development. Researchers found that these fond memories may encourage you to continue leading a happier, healthier life.

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Printed from Oprah.com on Sunday, May 19, 2013
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