Want a Healthy Heart? "Sex" Twice a week!

For the health benefits of sex is irrefutable. The proof, of the many properties that have been published, there are always new studies reveal benefits of having sex.

Recent findings published the American Journal of Cardiology, for example, states that men who have sex at least twice a week to avoid the risk of heart disease. The study's results showed that those who have sex regularly have 45 percent less risk of heart disease than those who had sex only once a month or less.

The study involving 1,000 people suggest, sex gives a heart-protective effect in men, but the study did not test whether the same effect applies to women.

Each year, approximately 270,000 people in Britain suffer a heart attack, and coronary heart disease became the greatest killer. Although sex has long been known as a profitable activity of mental and physical health, but still little scientific evidence that shows how regular sex bring substantial benefits to serious illnesses such as heart.

In his research, scientists at the New England Research Institute, Massachusetts, to record the sexual activity of men aged 40 to 70 who are involved in long-term research titled "Massachusetts Male Ageing Study", which began in 1987.

After about 16 years, survey participants were asked how often they had sex and then checked for symptoms of heart disease-deck. The researchers also take into account other risk factors, such as age, weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol.

Research shows that men who had sex at least twice a week lower risk of heart disease than those who had sex once a month or less.

In its report, the researchers said, sex provides benefits both emotionally and physically for health. Men who have a desire to have sex more frequently and are able to fulfill it is a healthier group. However, having sex in some form of physical activity component that can directly protect the heart and blood vessel health.

Men who have sex regularly may be having an intimate relationship with a supportive and this is improving healthcare quality through reduced levels of stress and social support.