You can also click on the Men's Health link on the right and take the test there. Arteries narrow and restrict bloodflow with age. Diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol may lead to erectile dysfunction says Levine. Being overweight increases your risk for these conditions. Chronic high stress elevates blood pressure, which constricts blood flow.
Fatty foods contribute to arterial plaque.
Fiber helps keep vessels clear. Regular exercise helps control weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Binge drinking can cause an impotence episode that leads to performance anxiety. Levine says smoking may lead to erectile dysfunction. It constricts blood vessels throughout the body.