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erectile dysfunction (ED)Factors that can cause EDBeing overweight.Eating a high fat diet.Smoking cigarettesor cannabis.Drinking more than therecommended guidelines.Not taking regular exercise.Not looking after medicalconditions you might have.Stress and anxiety.Factors that can prevent EDBeing normal weight.Eating a low fat diet and at least5 portions of fruit and vegetablesevery day.Stopping or reducing yoursmoking habit.Sensible drinking withrecommended guidelines.Talking at least 30 minutesmoderate exercise 5 timesa week.Looking after your other medicalconditions such as diabetes orheart disease. For example goodcontrol of your diabetes isessential to prevent ED.Ability to care for yourself toreduce your stress i.e. hobbies,mates or relaxation techniques.Some stress is normal but at times it can be overwhelming,especially after a life changing event such as loss of a job,family illness etc. This can lead to ED.