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No sex could kill you
The Australian ^ | 18 October 2005 | Clara Pirani

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.


TOPICS: Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: death; erectiledysfunct; nosex; sex
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Oh dear...
1 posted on 10/17/2005 9:04:19 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher
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To: Aussie Dasher

Well, the responses to this thread should be predictable...lol


2 posted on 10/17/2005 9:05:08 PM PDT by Blue Scourge (USAF....when it has to be blown up now, accept no substitute)
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To: Aussie Dasher

That's it! Now I have an excuse!


3 posted on 10/17/2005 9:05:12 PM PDT by JRios1968 ("Sharpie Diem": seize the marker.)
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To: Aussie Dasher

What did Monica know about Bill and could she have saved him a heart attack?


4 posted on 10/17/2005 9:05:46 PM PDT by A CA Guy (God Bless America, God bless and keep safe our fighting men and women.)
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To: Aussie Dasher

"That which doesn't kill me only makes me..."...oh forget it.


5 posted on 10/17/2005 9:07:02 PM PDT by keithtoo (Vast Right Wing Conspiracy - Founding Member)
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To: Aussie Dasher
MEN who cannot have sex are as much at risk of having a heart attack as smokers and diabetics.

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!

6 posted on 10/17/2005 9:07:25 PM PDT by Prime Choice (E=mc^3. Don't drink and derive.)
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To: Aussie Dasher

I think it's only fair for the ladies to pitch in and do all they can to allieviate this raging health problem.


7 posted on 10/17/2005 9:07:48 PM PDT by thoughtomator
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To: thoughtomator

Yeah, I guess this makes sex an entitlement now. Look for Ted Kennedy to introduce a bill soon.


8 posted on 10/17/2005 9:12:20 PM PDT by speedy
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To: speedy

Did you know that if you drink a glass of wine a day it's good for your health? (Girlfriend's health not guaranteed.)


9 posted on 10/17/2005 9:14:12 PM PDT by thoughtomator
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To: Aussie Dasher
Says to wife: "No it's really good for me, I don't really care about her"

Wife says: (unintelligible)

(Sound of Pump Shotgun)
10 posted on 10/17/2005 9:20:00 PM PDT by KoRn
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To: Aussie Dasher

So there's a medical basis for the pity -- ummm, well you know.


11 posted on 10/17/2005 9:21:24 PM PDT by Buck W. (Yesterday's Intelligentsia are today's Irrelevantsia.)
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To: PatrickHenry
A good argument to present to those who believe research is of no particular value. BTW, how are your arteries, PH? ;)
12 posted on 10/17/2005 9:28:22 PM PDT by Aracelis
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To: Aussie Dasher
Kudos to the brave and relentless Australian researchers pioneering this vital area of concern! :)
13 posted on 10/17/2005 9:29:58 PM PDT by Aracelis
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To: thoughtomator
Did you know that if you drink a glass of wine a day it's good for your health?

It's the water that does you in, according to a study conducted by Ernest and Julio Gallo.

14 posted on 10/17/2005 9:42:39 PM PDT by speedy
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To: Aracelis

Mate...anything for a good cause!!!


15 posted on 10/17/2005 10:05:53 PM PDT by Aussie Dasher (The Great Ronald Reagan & John Paul II - Heaven's Dream Team!)
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To: Aussie Dasher

I guess I'll live to be a 100...


16 posted on 10/17/2005 10:06:51 PM PDT by melt (O'liver' Stoned is yellow...)
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To: Aussie Dasher

So. Now it all makes sense. My wife is trying to kill me.


17 posted on 10/17/2005 10:11:52 PM PDT by Horatio Gates (Ski Tibet!)
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To: ValerieUSA

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


18 posted on 10/17/2005 10:15:54 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Down with Dhimmicrats! I last updated by FR profile on Sunday, August 14, 2005.)
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To: Aussie Dasher
Erectile dysfunction!


19 posted on 10/17/2005 10:18:37 PM PDT by demlosers
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To: demlosers

I just stuck a fork into my eye and hacked off my Jimmy with barbed wire. thanks for the pic.


20 posted on 10/17/2005 10:23:32 PM PDT by Archie Bunker on steroids
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