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What are the causes of erectile dysfunction (ED)?

The most common causes of erectile dysfunction are:

  • diabetes
  • neurologic
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What should I do if I'm having a heart attack?

Most critical in the successful treatment of heart attack is timing. Since the first 1 to 2 hours... Full Answer

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What are the differences between the apple and pear shaped bodies?

Some scientists put us in various categories, depending on the way we are built. For example,... Full Answer

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What are the different types of bone-density tests for osteoporosis?

There are several types of bone-density tests. Those that involve x rays or some form of... Full Answer

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What bone-density test score indicates osteoporosis?

With the DXA test, a T-score of -2.0 or lower is considered osteoporosis, although some... Full Answer

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What is a bone density T-score for osteoporosis?

A T-score, also called a “Young Adult score,” is the result of a bone-density test.... Full Answer

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What is a normal bone-density test score for osteoporosis?

Normal bone density is considered that of a normal, young adult. In the DXA test, this is... Full Answer

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Is a bone-density test for osteoporosis covered by insurance?

Although this depends on your insurance provider, most will cover a bone-density test if you... Full Answer

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Which areas of the body does a bone-density test for osteoporosis measure?

The areas most commonly measured by bone-density tests are the hip, the lumbar spine in the

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How is a bone density test used to diagnose osteoporosis?

A bone-density test evaluates the strength of your bones by measuring a small part of one bone... Full Answer

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When is a bone-density test for osteoporosis considered necessary?

A bone-density test is in order for men and women who have more than two or three risk factors... Full Answer

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Is osteoporosis reversible?

Yes. Changing those risk factors over which you have control is one important key to stopping... Full Answer

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What are the risk factors for developing hip fractures?

Researchers have identified specific factors to help pinpoint people at risk for hip fractures,... Full Answer

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Can excessive exercise increase my risk of osteoporosis?

Gymnasts, long-distance runners, and other athletes who exercise vigorously in the course of... Full Answer

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Can insufficient calcium intake increase my chances of osteoporosis?

If you give your body less calcium than it needs, it will build less bone. Sufficient calcium... Full Answer

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