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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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To: thoughtomator
"I think it's only fair for the ladies to pitch in and do all they can to allieviate this raging health problem."
Nah, not necessary...men have two hands. ;)
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posted on
10/18/2005 12:04:06 AM PDT
by
codyjacksmom
(I've gone out to find myself... if I get back before I return, please keep me here!!!)
To: SunkenCiv
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posted on
10/18/2005 12:19:22 AM PDT
by
ValerieUSA
(silly is good)
To: Aracelis
If you really cared, you could save my arteries from prematurely degenerating.
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posted on
10/18/2005 3:36:18 AM PDT
by
PatrickHenry
(No response to trolls, retards, or lunatics)
To: Aussie Dasher
MEN who cannot have sex are as much at risk of having a heart attack as smokers and diabetics. Does it count if the reason you cannot have sex is that women don't even acknowledge you exist?
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posted on
10/18/2005 3:51:02 AM PDT
by
CzarNicky
(The problem with bad ideas is that they seemed like good ideas at the time.)
To: Aussie Dasher
Why wasn't this information available for me to give my parents when I was caught...oh never mind.
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posted on
10/18/2005 3:59:09 AM PDT
by
Heatseeker
("I sort of like liberals now. They’re kind of cute when they’re shivering and afraid." - Ann Coulter)
To: Blue Scourge
I understand they make some in the CNTower in Toronto
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posted on
10/18/2005 4:42:44 AM PDT
by
sure_fine
(*not one to over kill the thought process*)
To: sure_fine
Watch out! They're gonna blow!
Sounds like an ad for Viagra.
To: demlosers
Who's the dyke on the right?
To: codyjacksmom
So glad I don't have to use my hands! : ) IT'S UH BUH YAY!
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posted on
10/18/2005 8:27:56 AM PDT
by
laceybrookesdad
(A half truth is a whole lie!)
To: CzarNicky
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posted on
10/18/2005 9:17:37 AM PDT
by
apackof2
(There's two theories to arguin' with a woman. Neither one works. Will Rogers)
To: ValerieUSA
Objects in the mirror may be closer than they appear. But are they musical? ;')
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posted on
10/18/2005 9:41:21 AM PDT
by
SunkenCiv
(Down with Dhimmicrats! I last updated by FR profile on Sunday, August 14, 2005.)
To: PatrickHenry
If you really cared, you could save my arteries from prematurely degenerating.With your sparkling wit, great intelligence, etc., etc., you should have no difficulty in finding aid and comfort closer to where you live. I merely passed the article along to perhaps inspire your investigation of local resources. ;)
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posted on
10/18/2005 11:32:04 AM PDT
by
Aracelis
To: Blue Scourge
I suppose there's hard evidence to back this up?
To: melt
I guess I'll live to be a 100...Braggart!
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posted on
10/18/2005 11:34:50 AM PDT
by
Aracelis
To: codyjacksmom
Nah, not necessary...men have two hands. ;)For most though, only one would be necessary. =:^O (Did I write that???)
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posted on
10/18/2005 11:36:40 AM PDT
by
Aracelis
To: CzarNicky
Does it count if the reason you cannot have sex is that women don't even acknowledge you exist?Try flowers and a nice dinner...it's a good start.
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posted on
10/18/2005 11:38:08 AM PDT
by
Aracelis
To: Aracelis
Try flowers and a nice dinner...it's a good start. It the getting to that point. Wait what is this pain in my...auuuuughhhhhh...
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posted on
10/18/2005 11:49:31 AM PDT
by
CzarNicky
(The problem with bad ideas is that they seemed like good ideas at the time.)
To: CzarNicky
Sense of humor and the ability to fix a car helps.
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posted on
10/18/2005 11:52:39 AM PDT
by
cyborg
(I'm on the 24 plan having the best day ever.)
To: CzarNicky
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posted on
10/18/2005 12:00:04 PM PDT
by
Aracelis
To: cyborg
at 65 bucks an hour knowing how to fix a car certainly does help, ouch.
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posted on
10/18/2005 2:16:18 PM PDT
by
CzarNicky
(The problem with bad ideas is that they seemed like good ideas at the time.)
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