{"id":68119,"date":"2023-10-25T16:29:56","date_gmt":"2023-10-25T16:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/?p=68119"},"modified":"2023-10-25T16:29:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T16:29:56","slug":"exercise-is-as-good-as-viagra-at-treating-erectile-dysfunction-scientists-find-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newcelebworld.com\/lifestyle\/exercise-is-as-good-as-viagra-at-treating-erectile-dysfunction-scientists-find-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise is 'as good as Viagra' at treating erectile dysfunction, scientists find | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
WALKING is nearly as good as Viagra for treating erectile dysfunction, a study suggests.<\/p>\n
Regular exercise gave men a boost in bed similar to taking drugs like the blue pill or Cialis, US researchers found.<\/p>\n
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Dr Mohit Khera, of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, said this was particularly the case for men with severe cases of ED.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cExercise may serve as a valuable strategy for managing ED, particularly for men who prefer or cannot tolerate medications.<\/p>\n
\u201cHealth care providers should consider recommending regular aerobic exercise as a low-risk nonpharmacologic therapy for men experiencing erectile difficulties.\u201d<\/p>\n
Around 16.5million men in Britain are affected by erectile dysfunction, with half of those aged 40 to 70 blighted by it.<\/p>\n
The NHS last year spent \u00a318.3million on prescriptions for meds \u2014 including Viagra and Cialis \u2014 to treat it.<\/p>\n Obesity is a key risk factor for the condition, with four out of five men with ED classified as overweight.<\/p>\n Previous research has shown one third of men who went on an exercise and diet programme for two years achieving better erections afterwards.<\/p>\n The latest study, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, reviewed 11 controlled trials involving around 1,100 men.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Of those, around 600 were put on programs of exercise \u2014 including walking \u2014 that involved 30- to 60-minute sessions, three to five times a week.<\/p>\n The other 500 were not put on the programs.<\/p>\n Their erections were measured on a standard scale of six to 30, with men with severe ED seeing a five-point improvement on average.<\/p>\n Those with mild and moderate ED saw improvements of two and three points respectively.<\/p>\n For comparison, men on drugs like Viagra and Cialis usually see improvements of around four to eight points.<\/p>\n Independent experts said getting fit can increase levels of a hormone that is \u201cclosely tied to sex hormones\u201d.<\/p>\n Dr Alexis Missick, a GP at UK Meds, said: \u201cRegular exercise has been associated with increased levels of a hormone called DHEA.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cDHEA has vasodilator qualities, which means that it increases blood flow and expands blood vessels. This is something that Viagra is known for doing.\u201d<\/p>\n She added: "Some people may find exercise preferable to using drugs to treat erectile dysfunction. <\/p>\n "This may be due to some of the associated side effects, such as headaches, nausea and indigestion. <\/p>\n "Additionally, Viagra is not safe for patients with heart disease or a similar heart problem, as it can cause drops in blood pressure by widening arteries in the body. <\/p>\n "You should consult a medical professional and work out the best treatment option for you."<\/p>\n<\/picture>FAMILY DREAMS <\/span><\/p>\n
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