In 1965, Congress passed a law requiring that cigarette packaging distributed within the United States carry a warning that cigarettes are bad for your health. That warning states that “Smoking Causes Lung Cancer, Heart Disease, Emphysema, and May Complicate Pregnancy.” Over the years, we have heard testimonials and seen evidence that smoking – including all
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How Can Dr. Avila Improve Your Sex Life?
Sex is an integral part of our romantic relationships. If you are having trouble in this department, see a medical professional who can help you get real results fast. Here’s how Dr. Desiderio Avila Jr., an experienced urologist, can change your sex life for the better. Check Underlying Problems Having underlying health issues can be
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as a man’s inability to maintain an erection. There are multiple causes of erectile dysfunction, but the most common reasons for the condition are related to other health conditions in the body that can lead to ED. These include poor blood circulation, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, atherosclerosis, and heart
Read MoreBenefits of Getting Annual Physical Exams
Many women do not have a primary care provider (PCP), but they do have a gynecologist. Similarly, many men don’t have a PCP but they do have a urologist. Because of these tendencies, OB/GYNs and urologists also employ a certain degree of general-health checks for their patients, even if women and men are primarily coming
Read MoreHealth Effects of Having Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a male sex hormone that is manufactured naturally in the bodies of both males and females – however, the levels of testosterone in women are much lower than in men. While boys go through puberty and the teen years, their increasing levels of testosterone will foster the development of male features like facial
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