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Impotent at 24 years old?

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Please read the following article to see if any of the items listed apply to you. If they do - then a lifestyle change for you is imminent. It shows how smoking, alcohol, drugs, prescription medicines, etc can affect a guy's penis and reproductive system. Stress, anxiety, depression, diet, lack of exercise all play an important role in your sexual health also. Definite DON'Ts Smoking -  Nicotine reduces arterial pressure and as a result, prevents blood circulation to the penis. In addition, toxic substances from smoking are detrimental for sperm maturation. Alcohol -  Alcohol kills reproductive cells and decreases sperm viability. It also disrupts the link between the brain and the penis. Excessive use of alcohol inhibits the creation of the male sex hormone, androgen. Marijuana -  Sharply reduces the level of male sexual hormones, disrupts chromosomes and promotes undesired genetic changes. Overweight -  Being overweight can disrupt your hormone balance ...

Have a Friend With Anxiety Disorders? Here's How You Can Help

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I know it may not be good talking about a friend with anxiety disorders. But if it can help others, then why not? Yes, a good of friend of mine has this kind of psychological problem but I will not mention her name here. At first, I did not know about this condition and I did not realize she has one. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who helped her and I'm not here to praise myself for what I have done. I just want to share my experience with my friend and what I learned about anxiety disorders. So if you have a friend with the same situation or you think your friend's attitudes are leading to have this disorder, the tips below can definitely help. Recommend professional help As a friend, you are willing to help in the best way that you can. However, you also have limitations. Situations like these need professional help. Sites like PCHtreatment.com offer assistance to people having significant psychological problems such as anxiety disorders. They specialize ...

Aura Color Descriptions

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The aura is often described as a field of energy, vibrations, and brilliant shades of colors. A psychic reader can notice your aura. Psychic readers have extraordinary sensory perceptions. They can either see the colors or feel the vibrations of your aura. Here are a few common colors seen in the aura of a person, along with their psychic implications: Common shades Red - Red is an intense, dense color. It can either attract or repel. In a positive context, red color denotes a healthy ego. In a negative context, red energy vibes can correspond to anger, anxiety, nervousness, and unforgiveness. Shades of Red - The deep shade of red denotes a person who is strong willed, realistic, grounded, and a survivor. The muddy red shade denotes anger. Clear red shade denotes a person who is powerful, passionate, sensual, competitive, and energetic. The orange red shade stands for confidence. The bright pink shade denotes an artistic, sensual, loving, and affectionate person. Orange - ...

Reasons Of Testosterone Deficiency And Their Remedies

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Testosterones are the sub type of human growth hormones often referred to as male or sex hormones. It is actually testosterones that impart male characteristics in men. Furthermore, they are also vital for immaculate performance of sexual system. Testosterones are also indispensible for overall well being of the body. Disadvantages of Testosterones Scarcity: The deficiency of testosterones in the body can create many problems for your health. For instance, Dearth of testosterones can result in reduced libido and erectile dysfunction Testosterones deficiency can cause obesity Testosterone deficient body will have lean muscles lacking any real strength Weak bones with low bones density A spree of diseases can attack your body like diabetes, all sorts of heart problems and cancers Insomnia may also drop in your body due to shortage of testosterones Testosterone deficiency can cause stress, anxiety, depression and curtailed performance of brain Total degeneration of body ...

Spouses of heart attack survivors

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Spouses of heart attack victims have an increased risk of depression and anxiety, even if their partner survives, Danish research suggests. The study found that in the year after losing a spouse to a heart attack, partners were three times more likely to start taking anti-depressants. Even if their partner survived, the use of anti-depressants still increased by 17%, compared with the year before. The use of anxiety drugs also went up, the European Heart Journal reports. There are about 340 heart attacks in the UK every day - approximately 13% are fatal. Care needed Maureen Talbot, senior cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said: "A heart attack can impact the whole family, and this study emphasises the importance of caring for the partners of heart attack sufferers. "We know that people can feel anxious or helpless when a loved one has a heart attack. It is essential they receive the emotional and practical support they need during this often traumati...

5 Reasons You Need Your Sleep, and 5 Reasons You May Not Be Getting It

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Fall bustles with the start of school and the continual grind at work. It's easy to skimp on your rest. We've got five reasons for you to make sleep a priority, and five health issues that could be ruining your rest. Plenty of R&R (rest and relaxation) can boost your mood, focus and energy. Conversely, people with poor sleep habits experience higher levels of stress, depression and anxiety. Want your kids to get A's and B's? Make sure they catch their Z's. Well-rested equals alert in the classroom, and a regular sleep routine may boost math and literacy scores. Some schools are even starting later in an effort to help kids improve learning. Reap the benefits of beauty sleep. When the body is sleep-deprived it produces more of the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol can cause weight gain and oily skin. Getting your eight hours in could cut your risk for chest pain, heart attack and stroke. A recent study by West Virginia University indicates that people who sle...

Can't Sleep? Afraid of the Dark

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For some adults, insomnia may be caused by a fear of the dark, finds a new study by researchers at Ryerson University in Toronto. In the study of 93 students, nearly half acknowledged being afraid of the dark, and they were more likely to poor sleepers than good ones. "We never thought we would see this," says Dr. Colleen Carney, assistant professor of psychology at Ryerson University. "We didn't think people would admit or acknowledge this fear. They would say it's for kids, or be too embarrassed." The participants filled out questionnaires on their sleep behavior, whether or not they had been afraid of the dark as children and they were still afraid of the dark. They also completed an insomnia assessment; based on their responses, the researchers divided the participants into two groups: good and poor sleepers. Following the questionnaires, the participants confirmed the participants' fear of the dark by putting them in either a dark or lit lab r...