Research shows that overweight men are as interested in sex as the next guy; they just may not be as able. Now a recent study has yielded some promising news about that problem.

I'm Dr. Caroline Cederquist, giving you the Skinny on Your Health.

A two-year study examined obese men with erectile dysfunction who were otherwise healthy. Half were supervised in individualized weight-loss treatment and educated about diet, fitness and sexual function.

The other half-the control group-were just given general information about exercise and healthy dietary choices.

All the men in the supervised group experienced some health or sexual function improvements after a weight loss of just 10 percent, and erectile dysfunction was completely alleviated for one out of three. But there was no change in weight or sexual function for the control group, indicating that professional support seems to make all the difference.

We already know that overweight men who initiate weight loss in mid-life have 70 percent less risk of erectile dysfunction than those who remain sedentary.

It all just shows there's a lot of hope for men who seek the right help.

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Caroline J. Cederquist, M.D. is a board certified Family Physician and a board certified Bariatric Physicians (the medical specialty of weight management). Dr. Cederquist is the founder of Bistro M.D., a home diet delivery program that specializes in low calorie gourmet food that is delivered to your home or office. Bistro M.D. serves as culmination of Dr. Cederquist's expertise and experience in the world of medical weight loss.