How to Overcome ED & Power Up Your Sex Life ✓ Understanding ED ✓ Causes of ED ✓ Diagnosing ED ✓ Treating ED ✓ SPECIAL SECTION: Dozens of ways to shift your sex life into high gear

Dear Reader,

Nothing is more heart-breaking to a man than his partner’s three words — “I miss you” because of his inability to have an erection.

The loss of intimate closeness is undeniably frustrating and heartbreaking for both you and your partner.

But the good news is that erectile dysfunction doesn’t have to mean the end of your sex life.

Read on, and you’ll discover some of the dozens of effective ways — including promising new treatments — that can bring the joy of satisfying sex back into your life. They’re all spelled out in Erectile Dysfunction, the practical,
liberating Special Health Report from the men’s health experts at Harvard Medical School.

In this Special Report, you’ll discover that the chances of finding a solution that works for you are greater now than ever before, thanks to the latest research and expert advice revealed here. For example…

• 6 all-natural sex tips to sidestep or even reverse ED. Skip the supplements and try these tips for a better sex life.

• Is depression ruining your sex life? Discover exactly what to do if you answer yes to four of these six questions.

• What’s the difference between ED drugs like Viagra®, Cialis® and Levitra®? Find out which might be best for you.

• Prostate surgery consequences? Discover “the single most effective treatment available” for men who experience ED as a result of prostate surgery.

• Is testosterone the “wonder drug” some have claimed will reignite a man’s sex drive and improve his ability to have erections? Find out what it can and cannot do.

• How effective is yohimbine — a natural extract from the bark of the yohimbe plant?

You’ll also receive an at-a-glance chart comparing ED treatments — from drugs to penile injections, devices and more. You’ll discover the pros and cons, side effects, drug interactions and costs. It’s a must-see tool to get you on the road to an improved sex life.

PLUS, you’ll discover new therapies on the horizon, including a cream that’s already available in Canada, Mexico, and much of Europe.

And don’t miss the Special Section that reveals dozens of ways to help you gain and give more sexual pleasure — whether you’re dealing with ED or not.

All this and more are yours at a 30 percent discount, courtesy of the men’s health experts at Harvard Medical School. CLICK HERE to learn more about this liberating Special Health Report — and how you can enjoy satisfying sex well into your 70s and beyond!

Timothy Cole
Editorial Director, Harvard Health Publishing

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At last! A health letter that addresses your concerns.

Discover the “can do” monthly for men who want to stay healthy, fit, sharp, and active, and enjoy wellness that lasts a lifetime.

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Dear Reader,

“You can’t have that.” “You can’t eat those.” “You can’t… you can’t… you can’t…”

If you’ve had it with being told what you can’t do, join the club! Actually, it’s not a club. It’s a remarkable, authoritative newsletter loaded with practical and positive health information for men. And you’re invited in!

Finally, there’s someone who’ll tell you what you can do… what you can do to stay as healthy as you can for as long as you can. And not just any “someone,” but the doctors at Harvard Medical School.

You care about your health. That’s why you’re receiving this invitation. This is for men who take their health seriously… men who are more than ready to be proactive… men who don’t take “no” for an answer… men who don’t accept “can’t” as a guiding principle.

Every issue is packed with care tactics — not scare tactics!

You don’t have to look far for dire warnings… for being told — in graphic detail — about everything that’s bad for you. But what about what’s good for you?

HARVARD MEN’S HEALTH WATCH accentuates the positive. In every issue you’ll be briefed on those steps and strategies — from exercise and diet to medications and preventive therapies — that can have a positive effect on your health and happiness.

You’ll discover how to improve your cardiovascular health, your bone and muscle strength, and your mental agility. You’ll find “can do” ways to reduce the risk of age-related ailments including BPH, ED, arthritis, even Alzheimer’s disease and cancer.

Enjoy a healthy advantage! Discover the one monthly dedicated to showing men the way to lasting years of good health, confident vitality, and rewarding wellness. Let Harvard Men’s Health Watch keep you in the know. Say “YES” now! SUBSCRIBE TODAY

And, once and for all, you can forget about “Googling!”

Remember playing those claw crane games at the arcade? That’s kind of what googling for medical guidance is like. You’ll get something, but probably not what you want — and almost certainly not worth it.

For example, google “earwax” and you’ll get about 4 million hits. 38 million for “eczema,” and ED? Don’t even ask! The last place you want to go for help is a site with “dot.com doctors” dispensing free advice and selling, well, who knows what!

“Can do” guidance that’s second-to-none from the
medical school that’s #1!

Harvard Medical School is America’s leading institution for research. As a reader of HARVARD MEN’S HEALTH WATCH, you’ll not only learn about more advances, but you’ll learn about them quickly and directly. In each issue you’ll find guidance that will help you…

…BOOST YOUR MOST IMPORTANT DEFENSES!

You’ll enjoy greater protection from the most feared threats to your health and wellbeing. You’ll read about…

• the key dietary step to fight prostate disease… an emerging way to avoid unnecessary biopsies, and the definitive word on the future of PSA testing.

• a 6-point plan to prevent a stroke… methods to lower blood pressure without medications and a daily swap that can drop your risk of heart disease 25%!

• supercharging your immune system with anti-inflammatory foods and three steps you can take to halt chronic pain in its tracks.

…STAY STRONGER LONGER!

You’ll discover dozens of tricks, tips, and all the right moves to keep you on your game, including…

• a morning routine that can reduce the risk of fractures and build higher bone density.

• the best way to increase muscle mass no matter what your age — and how to do it on your schedule!

• how to improve lung capacity with four strategies that go the distance!

Enjoy a healthy advantage! Discover the one monthly dedicated to showing men the way to lasting years of good health, confident vitality, and rewarding wellness. Let Harvard Men’s Health Watch keep you in the know. Say “YES” now! SUBSCRIBE TODAY

…AGE-PROOF YOUR BRAIN!

You’ll find proven strategies to sharpen your memory and maintain peak mental fitness. You’ll be briefed on…

• a personalized approach to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and a surprising “can do” habit that will help lower your risk of dementia.

• the exercise “sweet spot” that can slow brain aging!

• 60-second ways to challenge your brain and enhance cognitive function, plus an uncomplicated strategy to boost your memory of new information!

…FEEL — AND LOOK — YOUNGER!

You’ll build the resistance and resilience that will increase your stamina and vitality. You’ll find…

• three ways to rev up your energy level!

• “no sweat” ways to banish aches and pains without medications!

• how to select the best ED treatment for you… plus tips to recharge your sexual energy — and your partner’s too!

Answers at hand — and at your command! Now included with your no risk introductory subscription… The Harvard Men’s Health Watch Archive! The doctor is always in! From the best winter workouts to the top summer sunscreens…from how to reverse heart-aging to how to preserve your eyesight, you’ll find what our doctor-editors have had to say, all within seconds! As a subscriber you have 24/7 online access to every issue from the past three years — more than 350 articles in all!

Let others fall for the fads. You’ve got the facts.

With new diets, cure-alls, and elixirs cropping up almost daily, making claims and clamoring for your attention (and your dollars), you’ll appreciate our healthy skepticism. HARVARD MEN’S HEALTH WATCH accepts no ads. We’re beholden only to our readers. You’ll get cool, calm assessments of such hot crazes as…

• Apple Cider Vinegar. It’s supposed to suppress appetite and aid weight loss. So far, evidence shows the only loss may be to your wallet!

• Intermittent Fasting. It’s all the craze, but does it really work better than other weight loss diets… And men with certain medical conditions should avoid it.

• “Senior” Multivitamins. It’s one pill that does not fill the bill. A regular healthy diet will give you all the vitamins you need.

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Say good-bye to “What now?” And hello to “Here’s how!”

When it comes to decisions that impact your health, you’ll put an end to the confusion and hesitation. HARVARD MEN’S HEALTH WATCH offers critical clinical thinking that is balanced and instructive. Every month you’ll find guidance and recommendations to…

…SAVE YOU WORRY.

It’s easy to be uneasy when it’s your health that’s at stake. Each issue will help you make the wisest choices for yourself and do so with confidence. You’ll read about…

• therapeutic options to effectively treat arthritis pain — without NSAIDs.

• new blood and urine tests to avoid repeat biopsies during active surveillance of low-grade prostate cancer.

• five questions to ask to make sure you get the best hospital — or doctor — for you.

…SAVE YOU TIME.

Are there tests I no longer need? How much exercise do I really need? You’ll get straight-forward direction including…

• a one-hour-a-week workout that can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease or diabetes.

• two routine tests you can skip — and one new vaccine you should get now.

• ready-to-eat food ideas that can lower bad cholesterol and are good for your heart and arteries too!

…EVEN SAVE YOU MONEY!

You’ll find clever and common-sense ways to hold the line on costs without sacrificing on effectiveness or quality. You’ll find…

• The annual health assessment that’s free to Medicare Part B seniors but most still don’t know about!

• a less-expensive way to evaluate knee pain that’s just as good as an MRI.

• ways to cut the cost of pills in half — and not just by buying generics!

Peace-of-mind you’ll treasure. Differences you can measure!

HARVARD MEN’S HEALTH WATCH can be your springboard to lasting wellness and fitness… it can invigorate your physical vitality and your mental agility.

You’ll find how to achieve the winning numbers whether your concern is your blood pressure, your PSA score, your cholesterol count, your heart rate, or even your weight.

HARVARD MEN’S HEALTH WATCH is empowering and encompassing. It is authoritative, timely, and man-focused. It gives you guidance that is not only outstanding but understanding as well. It respects and reflects your concerns.

So, don’t wait. Take this moment to subscribe now. When you do, you’ll be able download our latest issue immediately, and you’ll have complete access to our back issue archives as well.

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To your good health,

Timothy Cole
Editorial Director, Harvard Health Publishing, Harvard Men’s Health Watch

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Want a stronger core? Skip the sit-ups

Sit-ups once ruled as the way to tighter abs and a slimmer waistline. While “planks” were merely flooring. Now plank exercises, in which you assume a position and hold it, are the gold standard for working your core. While classic sit-ups and crunches have fallen out of favor.

Take Harvard’s Core Exercises Online Course In this Online Course, Harvard experts bring you all the information you need to help you reverse the nagging signs of aging that can rob you of your mobility and independence. In this fascinating course, you’ll learn the surprisingly simple steps to help improve your strength, flexibility, balance, and posture—and even help strengthen your bones and trim your waistline. It’s all possible thanks to a Core Exercises—the new online course from the health experts at Harvard Medical School. Step-by-step, Harvard experts clearly demonstrate the stretches and movements that can have a dramatic impact on your health and well-being—no matter what your current fitness level – and in as little as 20 minutes a day.   SHOW ME MORE →

Why planks over sit-ups?

One reason is that sit-ups are hard on your back. They push your curved spine against the floor and work your hip flexors, the muscles that run from the thighs to the lumbar vertebrae in the lower back. When the hip flexors are too strong or too tight, they tug on the lower spine, which can create lower back discomfort.

In addition, plank exercises recruit a better balance of muscles on the front, sides, and back of the body than sit-ups, which target just a few muscles.

Finally, activities of daily living such as bathing, getting out of bed, or walking, as well as sports and recreational activities, call on your muscles to work together, not in isolation. While sit-ups or crunches strengthen just a few muscle groups. Through dynamic patterns of movement, a good core workout like plank exercises helps strengthen the entire set of core muscles you use every day, leaving you with a
stronger and more balanced body.

For more strategies on how to build up your core strength, check out Core Exercises, an Online Course from Harvard Medical School.

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Before you say “yes,” get the facts you need to make the best choices for the best possible results

Dear Reader,

You probably saw it coming.

Your knees ache when you walk or climb a flight of stairs. They suddenly lock or buckle. They crunch or creak when you bend them. The knee pain forced you to cut back on some activities.

So now what?

If your doctor has raised the possibility of knee surgery, your best next step is to learn everything you can: What’s involved? What are your alternatives? Should you delay surgery? Will I need a total knee replacement? Are there other less invasive procedures? How can you help ensure the best possible results?

Knee Repair Can Be Life-Changing — dramatically reducing pain and boosting quality of life

Before you agree to surgery, it’s vital that you know what’s involved and what you should consider. Thanks to this Online Guide from Harvard Medical School, you can more confidently make the best decisions that can lead to the best possible results from implant surgery. Topics include:

• Arthritis: Why knees wear out; Knee anatomy

• Deciding about knee replacement

• Next steps before surgery

• Types of implants; Surgical decisions

• In the hospital; Home rehabilitation

• Life with a new knee; And more!

Because there are so many questions to consider, it’s important to have the latest, most authoritative answers available. That’s why the orthopedic experts at Harvard Medical School are pleased to announce the publication of their comprehensive guide: Total Knee Replacement: What You Need to Know About Getting a New
Joint.

Step-by-step, this Special Report answers all your nagging questions — plus many more you may not have considered — so you can make the most informed decisions for the best possible results. For example, you’ll discover:

• 6 ways to relieve knee pain without surgery

• Before you say “yes” to a knee replacement, ask yourself these 4 important questions

• “Prehabilitation” tips that can lead to a shorter hospital stay, less postoperative pain, and possibly a quicker recovery

• How you and your surgeon can decide on the implant that’s best for you out of the 150 implant designs on the market today

• How to help avoid or delay total knee replacement with one of three alternatives

• 10 vital questions to ask your surgeon for greater peace of mind

• The latest advances in implant technology — including ligament-preserving implants and custom implants

• Minimally invasive surgery? Robotic surgery? One knee or both knees? Cemented or cementless? Harvard experts give you the pros and cons

• Why local or regional anesthesia may be better than going “under”

• At-home rehabilitation tips for healthy recovery

• “Red flag” post-operative warning signs that require a doctor’s attention

• How to help keep your implant from failing

PLUS — to help you have a better conversation with your doctor, you’ll learn about the anatomy of your knee and what happens when osteoarthritis takes its toll. Detailed illustrations make everything crystal clear.

Total Knee Replacement brings you all this helpful information and more to help you confidently make the best decisions. And you’ll feel good knowing that it’s advice you can trust because it comes from the renowned health experts at Harvard Medical School.

Order your copy today!

Scott D. Martin, M.D., Medical Editor
Associate Professor of Orthopedics, Harvard Medical School
Sports Medicine Fellowship Director and Joint Preservation Center Director,
Massachusetts General Hospital

Foods linked to better brainpower

Just as there is no magic pill to prevent cognitive decline, no single almighty brain food can ensure a sharp brain as you age. Nutritionists emphasize that the most important strategy is to follow a healthy dietary pattern that includes a lot of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains. Try to get protein from plant sources and fish and choose healthy fats, such as olive oil or canola, rather than saturated fats.

Get your copy of A Guide to Cognitive Fitness In this Special Health Report, Harvard Medical School doctors share a six-step program that can yield important and lasting results. Together these “super 6” can strengthen your intellectual prowess, promote your powers of recall, and protect the brain-based skills that are essential for full, rewarding, and independent living. From simple and specific changes in eating to ways to challenge your brain, this is guidance that will pay dividends for you and your future.   SHOW ME MORE →

Research shows that the best brain foods are the same ones that protect your heart and blood vessels, including the following:

• Green, leafy vegetables. Leafy greens such as kale, spinach, collards, and broccoli are rich in brain-healthy nutrients like vitamin K, lutein, folate, and beta carotene. Research suggests these plant-based foods may help slow cognitive decline.
• Fatty fish. Fatty fish are abundant sources of omega-3 fatty acids, healthy unsaturated fats that have been linked to lower blood levels of beta-amyloid—the protein that forms damaging clumps in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Try to eat fish at least twice a week, but choose varieties that are low in mercury, such as salmon, cod, canned light tuna, and pollack. If you’re not a fan of fish, ask your doctor about taking an omega-3 supplement, or
  choose terrestrial omega-3 sources such as flaxseeds, avocados, and walnuts.
• Berries. Flavonoids, the natural plant pigments that give berries their brilliant hues, also help improve memory, research shows. A study done by researchers at Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that women who consumed two or more servings of strawberries and blueberries each week delayed memory decline by up to two-and-a-half years.
• Tea and coffee. The caffeine in your morning cup of coffee or tea might offer more than just a short-term concentration boost. In a study published in The Journal of Nutrition, participants with higher caffeine consumption scored better on tests of mental function. Caffeine might also help solidify new memories, according to other research. Investigators at Johns Hopkins University asked participants to study a series of images and then take either a placebo
  or a 200-milligram caffeine tablet. More members of the caffeine group were able to correctly identify the images on the following day.
• Walnuts. Nuts are excellent sources of protein and healthy fats, and one type of nut in particular might also improve memory. A study from UCLA linked higher walnut consumption to improved cognitive test scores. Walnuts are high in a type of omega-3 fatty acid called alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Diets rich in ALA and other omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to lower blood pressure and cleaner arteries. That’s good for both the heart and brain.

For more on staying sharp as you age, read A Guide to Cognitive Fitness, a Special Health Report from Harvard Medical School.

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Zing! It can happen in an instant…

Dear Reader,

You could be reaching into the back seat of your car for a bag. Or reaching to get something off the top shelf…

Suddenly you feel a sharp pain in your arm, your shoulder, or your back. And it doesn’t go away.

You’ve pulled or strained a muscle. Why? Because you weren’t flexible enough. But not to worry…

Because now, the experts at Harvard Medical School can show you how to get rid of that pulled muscle or aching joint in a hurry. What’s more — how to keep it from happening again!

If you have sore muscles, achy joints, or just can’t bend like you used to…

…you owe it to yourself to see what the experts at Harvard Medical School can show you about stretching. Yes, stretching.

For instance, you’ll see…

• What to do when you can’t bend very far. This simple technique gets your muscles to relax, so you get a safer, more complete stretch.

• Doctor-recommended stretches that ease your pain! Yes, there are stretches that help relieve your arthritis pain, stiff back, and sore knees.

• The best time of day to stretch. (Hint: it’s different for everyone. Here’s how to discover the best time for you.)

• How to make your workspace more “ergonomic” and less likely to trigger pain. Best chair to use, best position for your computer, best place for your elbows and hands.

• The type of stretch that hurts your performance. Dozens of studies now show what to do instead before walking, running or playing any sport.

• How to “wake up” your nerves before any activity. This can reduce your risk of injury by 50%.

• Five “classic” stretches that everyone should know. Because they make the biggest difference in your daily life.

• And much, much more…

You’ll find these stretches are easy to do and quite relaxing. They are designed for people of all ages and abilities. And you can do these stretches anywhere — at home, at work, even on an airplane.

Each page in this Special Report has crystal-clear instructions — complete with photos that show you how to do each stretch. So you can feel confident that you’re doing each stretch correctly.

Plus, there are more free tips and videos waiting for you online when you click on the links in the book!

Don’t let stiff muscles and aching joints make you feel old. Ask for your copy of The Harvard Medical School Special Health Report on Stretching today!