A new study provides the best available evidence for key ways of reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission. A new meta-analysis, which brings together a significant amount of research on SARS-CoV-2 and related coronavirus protection, provides the best available evidence for physical distancing, mask use, and eye protection. Until randomized controlled trials are conducted and can offer a […]
Author Archives: knowledgeisle
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Despite the growing body of research on the novel coronavirus, one question that may concern many people is whether they can get COVID-19 twice. In this article, we take a look at the research to try to determine whether a person can get COVID-19 more than once. Reinfection Anthony Fauci, MD, the Director of the […]
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Compulsive sexual behavior is a condition in which an individual cannot manage their sexual behavior. Persistent sexual thoughts interfere with their ability to work, maintain relationships, and complete their daily activities. Some people refer to compulsive sexual behavior as sexual addiction. However, the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) published guidelines advising […]
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Working with a mouse model of Alzheimer’s, scientists have developed an imaging technique for detecting changes in the texture of the retina that are associated with the disease. Early diagnosis of the condition could aid efforts to slow its progression. More than 5 million people aged 65 or older in the United States are living […]
Fitness, Health, Physical and Mental Health
Is it safe to have sex in Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) can be painful enough to cause a temporary loss of interest in sex. Once the infection starts to clear up, however, some people wonder if it is safe to have sex again. Doctors usually recommend avoiding sex until the infection has cleared up completely. This is because having sex may […]
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Most women need to wait at least 6 weeks before having sex after a C-section, or until their doctor or midwife says it is safe. They may also need to take a few precautions and make some adjustments to their sexual activities in the short term. A C-section, also known as a cesarean delivery, involves […]
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Hormonal changes during menopause can cause physical and emotional effects that may affect a person’s sex life. When a person reaches their 40s, their estrogen and progesterone levels start to dip. Eventually, menstruation will stop. When a person has not had a period for 12 months, it marks the beginning of menopause. In the United […]
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High cholesterol is a risk factor for many conditions, including erectile dysfunction (ED). Erectile dysfunction is a condition in which a person with a penis is unable to get or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Although it is not usual to have this issue occasionally, people with ED experience it regularly. There are […]
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Yoga is a mind and body practice with a 5,000-year history in ancient Indian philosophy. Various styles of yoga combine physical postures, breathing techniques, and meditation or relaxation. In more recent years, it has become popular as a form of physical exercise based upon poses that promote improved control of the mind and body and […]
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American musician Billy Joel once said. “It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.” Most of us would wholeheartedly agree with this statement, and it is this universal bond with music that has led researchers across the globe to investigate its […]