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American Heart Month brings awareness to the relationship between heart health and erectile health.
February is American Heart Month, which helps to bring awareness to heart health across the nation. Most Americans know it is important to take care of their heart health, but many are unaware of the role heart health plays in other aspects of their lives. For instance, heart health is directly related to erectile health and erectile dysfunction (ED).
Read ahead for more information about the link between heart health and ED.
What is Heart Disease?
Heart disease also referred to as “cardiovascular disease,” is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. The term “heart disease” refers to several different conditions related to the heart, such as blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and coronary artery disease. The most common category of heart disease in the United States is coronary artery disease (CAD), which affects blood flow to the heart.
Who is at Risk?
Various forms of heart disease and the conditions that contribute to it are now being seen in younger people (ages 35-64). The conditions are so common that half of all Americans have at least one of the top three risk factors for heart disease. The top three risk factors include high blood pressure, smoking, and tobacco use, and high cholesterol.
Additional risk factors for heart disease and related conditions include:
- Obesity
- Diabetes
- Physical inactivity
- Unhealthy eating habits or poor nutrition
- High blood pressure
- Family history
Improving Heart Health
Making a few lifestyle changes can have a tremendous impact on improving heart health, preventing heart disease, and improving erectile health.
Those wishing to improve their heart health can:
- Eat healthier foods. Avoiding foods high in sugar, saturated fat, and trans fat can reduce the risk of heart disease. It is also important to choose foods high in fiber and to limit salt and sugar intake.
- Maintain a healthy weight. People who are overweight or obese have a much higher risk of heart disease. Additional weight can place extra stress on someone’s heart and blood vessels.
- Exercise Regularly. Regularly engaging in physical activity can help people to maintain a healthy weight, as well as lower blood pressure, blood cholesterol, and blood sugar levels.
- Quit Smoking. Smoking significantly increases the risk of heart disease.
Heart Health & ED
Research shows that men with ED have a significantly greater chance of also having heart disease. Heart and vascular diseases account for 70 percent of the physical-related causes of ED. Vascular diseases include any conditions that restrict blood flow to the heart or brain, and they often reduce blood flow to the penis.
Experiencing ED symptoms can also be a sign of undiagnosed heart and vascular conditions, such as high blood pressure or atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). Men with ED are likely to experience heart disease symptoms within five years of ED diagnosis. Due to the strong link between ED and heart disease, it is recommended that men see their medical provider in order to screen for heart disease or heart attack risk when experiencing frequent ED symptoms.
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Shelby is a public health professional with research and field experience in sexual and reproductive health. She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) and is a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).