Posted on 10/17/2005 9:04:17 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher
MEN who cannot have sex are as much at risk of having a heart attack as smokers and diabetics.
Erectile dysfunction may be a sign that coronary artery disease is developing, even in men without the typical risk factors.
Researchers said the findings were alarming because almost 70 per cent of men suffering problems with erections do not seek medical advice. They said erectile dysfunction should be added to the list of risk factors for heart disease alongside high cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and smoking.
"Erectile dysfunction should be part of a cardiovascular risk assessment," said Emilio Chiurlia, a researcher from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia in Modena, Italy, who conducted the study.
The researchers studied 70 men with erectile dysfunction and 73 control subjects who had similar coronary risk factors.
The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology today found arteries in the penis are affected by the build-up of plaque before the larger coronary arteries. Therefore erectile dysfunction may be symptomatic before a coronary event. About 40 per cent of men in their 40s, and 50 per cent of men in their 50s will suffer some form of erectile dysfunction.
Well, the responses to this thread should be predictable...lol
That's it! Now I have an excuse!
What did Monica know about Bill and could she have saved him a heart attack?
"That which doesn't kill me only makes me..."...oh forget it.
And gee, diabetics typically lose their ability to perform because of the disease...and smokers have a higher incidence of impotence than non-smokers.
So smoke 'em if ya got 'em and pass the insulin!
I think it's only fair for the ladies to pitch in and do all they can to allieviate this raging health problem.
Yeah, I guess this makes sex an entitlement now. Look for Ted Kennedy to introduce a bill soon.
Did you know that if you drink a glass of wine a day it's good for your health? (Girlfriend's health not guaranteed.)
So there's a medical basis for the pity -- ummm, well you know.
It's the water that does you in, according to a study conducted by Ernest and Julio Gallo.
Mate...anything for a good cause!!!
I guess I'll live to be a 100...
So. Now it all makes sense. My wife is trying to kill me.
This one *has* to be related:
Musical breast implants
Ananova | 10/13/2005 | Ananova
Posted on 10/14/2005 1:28:07 PM PDT by Mike Bates
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1502606/posts
Nope, not a euphemism:
Sucking a Fishermen's Friend could get you into trouble
Ananova | 09/28/205 | Staff
Posted on 10/14/2005 12:09:20 PM PDT by Red Badger
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1502570/posts
I just stuck a fork into my eye and hacked off my Jimmy with barbed wire. thanks for the pic.
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