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Sexuality in old age and other interesting stories

By sciencetolife on September 1, 2007.

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Sexuality in old age
Human beings are living longer, women more so than men. Among people 85 years of age and older, there are 4 men for every 10 women. What happens to sexuality in older age? Read more in this BBC News story or from the original NEJM paper.

Cut Calories and live longer-latest research
A University of Florida study shows just how much the body benefits when it "goes green," at least if you're a rat: Cutting calories helps rodents live longer by boosting cells' ability to recycle damaged parts so they can maintain efficient energy production.More from Science Daily.

New labeling rules for sunscreen
Under pressure from Congress, government regulators Thursday proposed new "truth in labeling" rules for sunscreen to give consumers clearer, more complete information on protection against cancer-causing ultraviolet rays. From the LA Times.

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Older adult remain sexually inactive not because it is forbidden, somehow is due to their physical fitness. In most cases physical illness like heart diseases and stroke, may generate unfounded anxieties about the risk of getting involve in sexual activities amongst old people.

NGANG ROLAND
ARCADA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCE HELSINKI
FINLAND

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