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A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine shows that lack of physical fitness is a major cause of impotence. Dr. Eric Rimm of the Harvard School of Public Health showed that men who run for three or more hours per week, or play tennis five hours a week, have a 30 percent lower risk for impotence. In previous studies, Dr. Rimm reported that having a large waist, not drinking any alcohol or drinking too much alcohol also increase risk for impotence.

Risk factors for impotence are the same as those for heart attacks. The most common cause of impotence is a having a poor blood supply to the penis. Therefore anything that blocks blood flow to the penis increases risk for impotence and anything that increases blood flow to the penis helps prevent impotence. Dr. Rimm presented his studies on alcohol previously at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association. He showed that men who have one or two drinks a day have lower cholesterol, and better blood flow to the penis, than those who don't drink at all, or those who drink to extreme. So taking one or two drinks a day helps prevent impotence. On the other hand, taking more than two drinks a day increases risk for impotence.

Overweight people and sedentary people often have high cholesterols and are at increased risk for heart attacks and therefore they are at increased risk for impotence. Men with waistlines of 42 inches or more were twice as likely to be impotent as men with 32-inch waistlines. Men with beer bellies are at high risk for diabetes, which blocks blood flow to both the heart and penis. Therefore men with beer bellies should be treated as diabetics and avoid refined carbohydrates in flour and sugar-added foods.

If you are impotent, go to your doctor and get tests to measure your cholesterol, HBA1C to see if you are diabetic, a blood test for testosterone, and a prolactin to see if you have a brain tumor. If your cholesterol is high, or you have diabetes you should be on a heart attack prevention program that will also help you to regain your potency. If all of the tests are normal, you should still be on a heart attack-prevention program because the odds are overwhelming that anything that helps prevent heart attacks will also help prevent and treat impotence. Go on a diet that is based on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, seeds and nuts; reduce your intake of meat, chicken, and whole milk diary products. Avoid smoking and being overweight. Reduce your intake of bakery products and added sugars. Start an exercise program. The message is that the more vigorous your exercise program, the less likely you are to be impotent. Now that the information is out, women will be even more likely to seek out men who are fit.

Dr. Gabe Mirkin has been a radio talk show host for 25 years and practicing physician for more than 40 years; he is board certified in four specialties, including sports medicine. Read or listen to hundreds of his fitness and health reports at http://www.DrMirkin.com

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Looking for the right sound and company to produce that sound can be somewhat tricky, especially if this is your first run with TV or radio. While there are a number of things to look out for in terms of getting the best price with a great sounding commercial, dont let the cheap price or the We can just put in some free industrial music in the background, take the lead.

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The number one rule when looking at broadcast media is credibility. Without the credibility you might as well throw in the towel. People like to shop and buy from companies with good reputations and they buy from who theyve gotten to know first. Over 90% of consumers buy from who comes to their mind first. The next rule to follow is, consumers buy from who theyve heard of first, but also with who they trust In other words, who has driven home the credibility attribute.

Does your commercial drive home credibility? You can create credibility with credible sounding commercials. Image is everything they say and hopefully the way you do business will accommodate that image. Great sounding music with professional voice overs make the difference so much of the time that I wonder why companies will advertise on radio and TV when they throw together a cheaply made and viewed to be as cheap commercial.

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Taking care of a second home property can be alot of work if left unattended for long periods of time. But, if you take the time every six months to go over your check list, you may be able to stay ahead of the game.

Here are ten things to remember:

1. Check the Gutters on your house. Make sure they are free of any dirt or leaves. If you have a condo, your association will take care of them.
2. Check all the plumbing, including all of the faucets. Make sure you do not have any leaks. Replace the washers and/or hoses if needed.
3. Check the hoses on your washer and dryer. Replace them with metal hoses if needed.
4. Clean the back of the refrigerator. Make sure it is free of any dirt or dust. This will help keep it running safer and more efficiently.
5. Check the batteries on your smoke detectors. Replace them if needed.
6. Check your water heater and change the air filter.
7. Check any carpets and have them cleaned if needed.
8. Check the paint on the walls. You may want to touch up any imperfections if needed.
9. Check all of your appliances to see if they are working properly. Make repairs if needed.
10. Turn your mattress over to keep it fresh and new. Don't forget to vacuum under the bed.

If you remember to check your home and take care of the little problems every six months on a regular basis, you will find it less painful to fix something that may need some attention.

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Marie R. Ferguson, author of "Breaking all the Rules: How to Rent Your Vacation Home". An expert landlord of vacation rentals with over twenty years of experience in the financial and real estate industry. For more information http://www.howtorentvacationhomes.com