Earlier this year, I posted “What Feels Good Is Often Good for You,” which included the following quote from Erica Hill:
"Forget counting calories, crunches and laps around the track. What if the secrets to a long life involved a lot less work and a much more enjoyment? Turns out, sex and sleep could be just as important to a long, healthy life as omega-3s and cardio."
Taking advantage of that research, the health minister of Brazil is now encouraging his country to take action. In response to his nation’s high blood pressure problem, Minister Jose Temporao is recommending more sex (“always with protection, obviously”) and more dancing. These recommendations were issued along with standard information about a healthy diet, regular exercise, and blood pressure checks.
Minister Temporao’s recommendations are probably wise for all of us: less time in the cubicle, less time in front of the computer, less time on the couch – more making love, more dancing, more playing!
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