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The Hidden Connection Between Men’s Health and the Heart Many men think of erections only in terms of sex and romance. However, the human body is a connected system. Often, a problem in one area is a loud alarm for a problem somewhere else. Doctors are now warning that "morning wood"—or the lack of it—could be the very first sign of a deadly heart problem. Waking up with an erection is a sign of good blood flow and healthy nerves. When this stops happening regularly, it might not just be a sign of getting older. It could be a sign that your arteries are struggling to pump blood. What is "Morning Wood" and Why Does It Happen? The medical term for a morning erection is Nocturnal Penile Tumescence (NPT). Most healthy men have three to five erections during a full night of sleep. These usually happen during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) stage of sleep . When you wake up with one, it shows that your body is physically capable of moving blood to where it needs to go. This...