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Health Encyclopedia: Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) Prognosis

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Temporary erectile dysfunction is very common and usually not a serious problem. Nevertheless, if the condition is persistent, psychological effects can be significant. Erectile dysfunction can have a devastating impact on a relationship and can cause extreme depression, which may become chronic if not treated. When a consistent pattern of sexual dysfunction extends over a prolonged period of time, a serious physical or emotional disorder may be present.

Persistent impotence may also be ...

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Fatty Liver and Exercise

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...Obviously, you need to use enough insulin to keep your diabetes under control. But, is it... Read more »

The Chicken or the Egg

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Antioxidants: Good or bad?

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...showing major benefits of antioxidants in people with diabetes. One question is how we define... Read more »

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What do I need to know about diabetes?"

Diabetes is called a disorder of metabolism. More simply put, diabetes keeps your body from properly utilizing the sugar obtained from food. Your body changes most of the food you eat into a form of... Read more »

Schizophrenia: Complications

...Substance abuse is a significant factor in this higher risk.Research has suggested an increased risk of diabetes among people with schizophrenia. In addition, many new antipsychotic medications... Read more »

Eating Disorders: Complications of Anorexia

...enzymes, which require immediate administration of calories.Complications in Adolescents with Type 1 DiabetesEating disorders are very serious for young people with type 1 diabetes. A study of... Read more »

Epilepsy: Outlook and Effects

...particularly if these severe seizures occurred within a week of the stroke.Low blood sugar in people with diabetesSurvival RatesEpileptic patients who are cured have a normal lifespan. Their... Read more »

Prevent Obesity: Weight Management

...weight loss. Studies also suggest that diets rich in fiber from whole grains reduce the risk for type 2 diabetes.Soluble fiber (found in dried beans, oat bran, barley, apples, citrus fruits, and... Read more »

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