Health Tip: Why You May Have Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction occurs when a man can't achieve or maintain an erection during sex.
The American Academy of Family Physicians says the condition doesn't have to be a natural part of getting older. ED often is attributed to physical or psychological causes. Physical reasons may include:
- Having a side effect of surgery on the prostate or bladder, or radiation therapy to the testicles.
- Having low testosterone levels, kidney failure, liver failure, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease.
- Having chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or hardening of the arteries.
- Having had a stroke or an injury to the brain or spinal cord.
- Using too much tobacco or alcohol.
- Being tired.
Health Tip: Good Health for Men
While risk factors, age and family history play a role in a man's health, your daily habits and health regimen also have a major impact on how healthy you are.
The Cleveland Clinic offers these preventive health guidelines for men:
- Eat healthy foods. Maintain a diet that's low in fat and salt, and rich in fruits and vegetables.
- Consume only moderate amounts of alcohol and caffeine, and don't smoke.
- Have regular dental and vision checkups.
- Get regular exercise for 30 minutes to 40 minutes, three to five days per week.
- Protect your skin with sunscreen any time you are outside.
- Guard against hearing loss by wearing ear protection when exposed to loud noise.
- Take safety precautions whenever you can: wear a seatbelt, practice safe sex, and wear protective gear when playing sports.
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