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You can ‘train’ your way to better erections – and it can ‘prevent impotency in later life’
EXPERTS have revealed how you can “train” your way to better erections and that it can “prevent impotency” later in life.
Having trouble performing in the bedroom is usually associated with older men.
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If you’re having problems “getting it up”, you’re far from alone and plenty of help is out there.
In the new study, researchers at Karolinska Institutet and Uppsala University in Sweden show that connective tissue cells called fibroblasts have a role to play in erections.
ED affects around 4.3million men in Britain and is usually considered to be more common in people in their 40s or older, according to the NHS.
It can be caused by stress, tiredness or drinking too much, but could also be a sign of more serious complications if it happens regularly.
What are the physical causes of erectile dysfunction?
There are four main types of physical condition that can cause impotence in men:
- Vasculogenic disorders such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes affect the flow of blood to your penis and cause erectile dysfunction.
- Neurogenic conditions, which affect the nerves and include disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis, are also responsible.
- A hormonal disorder, affecting your hormones, is another example of a physical problem that can lead to impotence.
- An anatomical condition is something that affects the tissue or structure of the penis and is the fourth physical cause. Old age is also commonly associated with impotence.
But the recent research has discovered a preventative measure that could counteract impotence later in life.
The study conducted on mice has revealed that regular erections could be crucial in maintaining erectile function.
The previously understudied fibroblasts are common in both humans and mice, and play an important role in regulating blood flow – which helps erect the penis.
The research indicates that fibroblasts mediate erection by absorbing noradrenaline – a neurotransmitter that causes the penis’ blood vessels to enlarge.
And the number of fibroblasts can be increased with more frequent erections.
Christian Göritz, principal investigator of the study, said: “We discovered that an increased frequency of erections leads to more fibroblasts that enable erection and vice versa, that a decreased frequency results in fewer of these cells.”
The researchers believe that you can “train” your ability to get an erection the same way you train your strength and fitness at the gym.
“This is not something we have shown in our study, so it is a bit speculative, but a reasonable interpretation is that it gets easier if you have regular erections,” Göritz said.
He continued: “It’s not so strange really. If you exert yourself a lot, your body adapts.
“If you run regularly, it will eventually become easier to breathe while running.”
Even though the research was conducted on mice, most mammals including humans have similar mechanisms of erection.
Mice showed fewer fibroblasts with age, resulting in lower blood flow.
The ability to “get it up” decreases with age in older men too, which the scientists believe is connected to fibroblasts as well.
“However, there is one difference between humans and most mammals—they have a bone in their penis.
“This means that effective blood flow regulation is probably even more important for human reproduction,” Göritz added.
Is there a cure for erectile dysfunction?
There is no one single cure to beat ED, but rather a combination of lifestyle monitoring, medication and therapy.
Various treatments for erectile dysfunction are available – but they depend on the underlying reasons for the condition.
Some of the causes can be treated with medication, but in other cases it’s a matter of making some lifestyle changes.
Health specialists will often treat impotence by targeting an underlying health condition which is causing it such as heart disease or diabetes.
Lifestyle changes are also recommended such as losing weight, quitting smoking, cutting back on alcohol, exercising more, and reducing stress.
Viagra, a medication to help erectile dysfunction, is now available over the counter in the UK.
Aside from that, Cialis, Levitra, and Spedra can also be prescribed.
These drugs are known a Phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitors.
However these medications should be used with caution in men who have heart problems.
Microsoft confirms Windows 11 24H2 update is coming later this year
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I bought my first ever lotto ticket – hours later I scooped £8million jackpot
A LUCKY punter bagged himself an eye-watering £8 million jackpot after buying his first ever lotto ticket.
The anonymous multimillionaire, from Queensland, Australia, was taking a break at work when one of his mates came out with some life-changing news.
He explained someone in their area, Gladstone, had won the jackpot prize.
In a stroke of luck, he decided to check his numbers and was shocked to discover he had won one of the two £8 million ($15million) prizes.
As reported by 7news, he spoke to The Lott and said: “I was just in the car, and my mate told me someone in Gladstone had won division one in Oz Lotto,
“I thought, ‘Oh, I had entry into that draw’.
“Next thing you know, I’m on the phone to you! What a whirlwind morning.”
His winning numbers were 37, 22, 45, 21, 34, 17 and 5, with supplementary numbers 47, 41 and 35.
To make the story even more incredible, it was the first time he had ever purchased an entry in the game.
When the lotto official told him he’d won, he shouted: “Stop it, brother!
“This is incredible, thank you!
“I’ve never even played Oz Lotto before. It’s my first time, so I think a bit of beginner’s luck might be at play here.
“Oh, I think I might throw up. I need to sit down.
“I’m struggling to process this, mate! Oh my god, I’m a millionaire.”
With all the excitement, he still has “no idea” what he plans to do with the money.
The owner of the newsagency who sold the winning ticket, Ian Chapman, said: “Customers are excited as well. They love to see that major prizes happen locally as well.
“We last sold a division one winning entry about three years ago, and have sold seven division one wins since Lotto commenced in Queensland. This is the first Oz Lotto division one win we have sold.
“Our congratulations go to the winner, and we hope that they use it wisely.”
This comes as many lucky punters celebrate their big wins across the globe.
One lucky Bingo player scooped himself a £50,000 jackpot on April Fool’s Day.
Phil Bacon explained he is putting the money to good use – upgrading his wedding with fiancée Cara-Jane Pallett this summer.
Meanwhile, a builder hit the £10,000-a-month Set For Life jackpot and the first thing he did was buy everyone on site breakfast rolls.
Paul Bevans, 50, is planning a holiday of a lifetime in Jamaica, a trip to see his beloved Liverpool play, and buying a camper van.
And an Aussie dad who took a last-minute chance on the lottery ended up walking away the £10million jackpot – but his wins just kept on coming.
He secured wins in division two 19 times, division three seven times and division four 133 times, adding another £260k to his windfall.
Meanwhile, in the UK, a widow scooped nearly £170,000 using her late husband’s lottery tickets.
Lesley McNally, 54, kept playing the People’s Postcode Lottery after her husband Garry suffered a fatal heart attack in September 2021, having celebrated his 60th birthday just five days earlier.
BlizzCon returns as an in-person event later this year
Four years after the last in-person edition, a full-on version of BlizzCon has been scheduled for later this year. Blizzard’s fan convention will take place at its long-standing Anaheim Convention Center home on November 3rd and 4th. More details will be revealed next month, including ticket information, though hotel blocks are already open. As always, some of the panels will be livestreamed, including the opening ceremony.
A lot has changed since BlizzCon 2019. Of course, the COVID-19 pandemic upended everything, and BlizzCon has beenonhiatus (save for a virtual edition that took place in early 2021) ever since.
In the interim, Blizzard has faced accusations of fostering a toxic work culture. BlizzCon is saddled with its own baggage and the company has yet to detail the safety policies that will be in place at this year’s event. Reports also suggest there may be an exodus of Blizzard developers due to the publisher’s return to office policy.
Nevertheless, the studio will surely have news and updates to share for its various franchises at BlizzCon, including Warcraft, Overwatch and Diablo. BlizzCon will likely host some esports events as well.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/blizzcon-returns-as-an-in-person-event-later-this-year-180934125.html?src=rss
Google will start purging inactive accounts later this year
If you have a Google account you haven’t used in a while but want to hang onto, you may want to log back in. The company announced today that it will begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years. Google frames it as a privacy-enhancing move, but it’s easy to also see it as a cost-cutting measure to free up storage on Google’s servers.
Starting later this year, anyone with an account that’s been inactive for two years will receive an email warning them that it will be deactivated if they don’t log in within 60 days. After deactivation, you’ll have another 60 days to sign in before the company permanently deletes it. So, in total, that’s about four months’ worth of notice to recover your account, which sounds reasonable enough. Google says the earliest it will begin deleting accounts is December 2023.
The company will send warning emails to both the account in danger of being deleted and any recovery emails you added. The deactivation and deletion will apply to everything you use that account for, including Gmail, Drive, Docs, YouTube, Google Photos, Meet and Calendar. It only applies to personal accounts, so work or school emails will be spared the culling.
Although the company’s stated privacy motive may be a convenient way to avoid saying, “We want to save money,” there is some substance to that framing. In addition to not having up-to-date passwords, abandoned accounts are ten times less likely to have two-factor authentication set up, making them more vulnerable to hijacking.
Google has a web tool to simplify avoiding account deletion. The company’s Inactive Account Manager can warn you more frequently about dormant accounts while letting you decide what happens to your data. There, you can choose trusted contacts to alert or even download your account data if it’s in danger of deactivation. And in case it ever does get axed, you can plan ahead by using Google’s age-old Takeout feature that lets you view and export all your data.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/google-will-start-purging-inactive-accounts-later-this-year-191350823.html?src=rss
Riot Games Will Get A New CEO Later This Year
Riot Games CEO Nicolo Laurent will be stepping down this year after 6 years in the position, Riot has announced. He will be succeeded by the company’s current global president, A. Dylan Jadeja.
Laurent, who has spent 14 years in leadership positions at Riot, including six as CEO, told employees he’s stepping down to spend more time with his family. He will remain with Riot in an advisory role once the handover is complete.
Incoming CEO Dylan Jadeja has been with Riot since 2011, and was named president in 2017. Since then Riot says he “has been one of the key leaders in crafting Riot’s strategy and driving our culture forward,” which suggests his move to CEO won’t change too much about the company’s overall strategy. The leadership transition will take place over the coming months, with the process expected to be fully complete by the end of the year.
Chaotic deckbuilding FPS Friends Vs Friends comes out later this month
The tactical deck-building and chaotic shooting of Friends Vs Friends launches on May 30th, developers Brainwash Gang have announced. Think Neon White, but your handful of cards can blast pals away across beautifully stylish and dynamic maps. The RPS Treehouse has been excited about its multiplayer mayhem for a while, as Friends Vs Friends’ demo at PAX West was a heart-thumping good time. Treat yourself to the newest vibrant trailer below: