Good circulation is necessary for sexual function
whereas obesity, smoking or heavy alcohol use can hamper this effect.

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"Sexual function is affected by general health and the more you can do to
improve your health with physical activity, the better your sex life can be,"
said Bryant.

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The American
Council on Exercise (ACE), America's non-profit fitness advocate, points out
numerous studies that show a direct correlation between exercise and improved
sexual function.
"Men already have a great reluctance when it comes to paying attention to
their health -- significantly downsizing access to the opportunity to fight
side-effects of life-saving treatments gives them another excuse . Representative Steve King (IA-05) proposed an amendment to ban
funding of erectile dysfunction drugs as part of the Department of Labor,
Health, and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act of 2006.

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* In October 2004, an article appearing in the Electronic Journal of
Human Sexuality concluded that individuals who exercise regularly feel
better about themselves , perceive they are more sexually desirable and
experience greater levels of satisfaction .

About ACE
The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's Authority on Fitness , is
a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the benefits of physical
activity and protecting consumers against unsafe and ineffective fitness
products and instruction.

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ACE sets standards for fitness professionals and is the
world's largest non-profit fitness certifying organization.
"Erectile dysfunction drugs are not 'lifestyle' drugs to prostate cancer
patients," said National Prostate Cancer Coalition CEO Richard N. Many prostate cancer
patients grapple with impotence - - a University of Washington study revealed
earlier this year that 89 percent of men could not achieve an erection six
months after prostate cancer surgery.

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* An article printed in the February 1999 issue of the Journal of the
American Medical Association shows exercise helps increase sexual
potency because it strengthens the cardiovascular system and improves
circulation .

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* The August 2003 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine published
results of a study that found exercise can add years to a man's sex
life and lower chances of impotence .

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"Exercise has psychological benefits as well such as stress
reduction, improved self-esteem, elevated mood and increased confidence that
can also contribute to a more enriched sex life.org.D.

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Atkins , M.S.
"Representative King's snap judgment of the situation may cause more pain
and suffering due to disease and cost the government more money through
lengthy and expensive treatments of late -stage disease," said Atkins.

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The American Council on Exercise Reminds the Nation That Exercise Improves
Sexual Function in Men and Women

SAN DIEGO, Want to heat up your sex life and don't
know how? This year for Valentine's Day forget the box of chocolates or
flowers and head to the gym for a workout with your partner.
"Physical improvements in muscle strength and tone, endurance, body
composition and cardiovascular function (specifically, enhanced peripheral
blood flow) can all enhance sexual functioning. As the nation's "workout watchdog," ACE sponsors
university-based exercise science research and testing that targets fitness
products and trends .

ED Drug Amendment Passage Puts Lives at Risk

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Be careful not to over-train;
too much exercise can actually decrease testosterone levels leading to a
less-robust sexual appetite. Researchers looked at men over
the age of 50 and found those who were physically active reported
better erections with a 30 percent lower risk of impotence than men
who were inactive ."
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A University of Chicago study shows that when comparing treatment options,
68 percent of men were willing to trade off a 10 percent or greater advantage
in five-year survival rates to maintain sexual potency.

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Such examples are impotence, decreased testosterone, prostate difficulties , penis size issues and other various sexual performance conditions and causes.

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"A growing body of evidence supports the notion that regular exercise may
enhance sexuality through a variety of mechanisms that affect both the mind
and body," said Dr.

About the National Prostate Cancer Coalition
The National Prostate Cancer Coalition sets the standard for rapidly
reducing the burden of prostate cancer on American men and their families
through awareness, outreach and advocacy .

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Cedric Bryant, chief exercise physiologist for ACE.
"If a patient is faced with the risk of impotence due to treatment from
prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction drugs are not covered, he may decide
for less than optimal cancer treatment or choose nothing at all," said Atkins.

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acefitness . Patients Need Drugs to Battle Side-Effects of Life-Saving Treatments

WASHINGTON, Lumping thousands of victims of
crippling diseases in with those who abuse the system, Congress passed a ban
of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements for erectile dysfunction drugs today.

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Studies Show Exercise Can Spice Up Your Sex Life

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* In the June 2004 issue of the Journal of the American Medical
Association, researchers from the University of Naples reported that
lifestyle modifications, namely a reduced calorie diet and regular
exercise, improve erectile dysfunction in obese men. For more
information on ACE and its programs, call (800) 825 -3636 or log onto the ACE
Web site at http://www.

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amendment passed the House today, 285-121 .

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ACE also recognizes "American Heart Month" this February and encourages
the nation to get active to keep their hearts healthy for years to come.