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Erectile Dysfunction
Preventing It?
For people
who are at risk of developing ED, taking active steps to prevent
its occurrence will not only help you maintain erectile function,
but also help you lead a healthier life overall. Some steps
you can take to prevent ED include:
Stop smoking
to decrease your risk of developing atherosclerosis (narrowing
of the arteries)
Exercise regularly
Maintain a healthy weight
Take prescribed medications as directed
Avoid excessive use of alcohol (more than three drinks a day)
Avoid the use of illegal drugs
If you have a chronic illness such as diabetes or kidney disease,
follow your doctor's guidelines to keep these conditions in
control.
Reviewed
by the doctors at the Glickman Urological Institute at The
Cleveland Clinic.
Edited
by Charlotte Grayson, MD, WebMD, May 2004
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