Alzheimer’s Disease and Sexuality: 
 

Good news - sexual activity is very important for brain health! Increased blood and oxygen flow happens during sexual activity, and increased physical touch and comfort is vital for emotional health.
 

Considering a relationship between decreasing sexual activity and brain activity, it would be very hard to evaluate which factor came first. For example, depression leads to both a decline in libido and mental fitness. Similarly, blood flow problems can cause both erectile dysfunction and vascular dementia.

 

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