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Covid-19 causes Erectile Dysfunction

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We never knew that the maxim, “We learn something new each day” would apply to the Covid-19 virus as well. A year into the pandemic yet, we wake up to some new piece of information about the Coronavirus. Researchers are still learning about the long-term impacts of Covid-19, and every day they figure out something new.  From Black fungus to Hypoxia, Covid-19 and comorbidities have become increasingly common. One of the latest additions to this list is the link between Covid-19 and Erectile Dysfunction. In the rest of this article, we will be taking a look into this.  Erectile Dysfunction Overview A study conducted in Italy was the first to suggest a link between Covid-19 infection and erectile dysfunction. The study was conducted on about 100 sexually active adult males out of which 25 had tested positive for Covid-19 and 75 were negative. The subjects were retrieved from an earlier study named Sex@COVID. The patients were matched based on their health factors including General Anxiety

Covid Delta Variant

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  As vaccination drives across the globe started to give us hope of returning to normal, we were slammed by the various variants of the coronavirus. The Delta variant is perhaps the most debated variant of the lot right now. Through the rest of this blog, we’ll be looking into the Covid Delta Variant and the Delta Plus Variant. Before we learn more about the Covid Delta variant, let us try to understand what some of these terms mean.  What is a variant? Viruses constantly undergo mutations and the formation of new variants is expected. When viruses get a chance to spread like in the case of the pandemic, the virus undergoes more replications. When it replicates more, the chance that it can undergo a change or mutate increases as well. Usually, these mutations make no difference to the functioning of the virus or its ability to spread and cause infections. But sometimes, the mutations may alter the virus’s genetic material causing its properties to change. In some mutants, the transmiss

Staying Healthy Amidst the Pandemic

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  Good health can usually be achieved through simple actions like having a balanced diet, regular exercise, and good sleep. However, during the pandemic nothing is simple but staying healthy is crucial now. How can you achieve good health? How can you be healthy when you can’t step out of your house or when you rely on non-perishable goods for food? How can you sleep when anxiety doesn’t seem to go away? Through the rest of this blog, we’ll be covering exactly how you can stay healthy amidst this global pandemic. Nutrition We all love to find comfort in a pack of potato chips or a double scoop choco chip ice cream, but depending on refined food can deteriorate your health.  The global pandemic and the drastic changes caused by it have put all of us under immense stress. Some - if not most - of us might resort to “emotional eating” to cope with this stress. However, it is imperative to practice self-discipline and plan your meals to combat stress eating.  Buy essential food products bef

COVID Care at Home

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  Healthcare Administrative Departments across the world, prioritize testing and treating high-risk individuals due to a limited supply of resources. In this situation, how do you take care of yourself or your loved ones if you suspect a COVID infection? How do you keep everyone safe? Read along to find out how and learn a few tips to take care of a Covid patient at home or in a non-healthcare setting. Overview When should you treat Covid at home? Primarily there are two common scenarios where people who have tested positive are asked to take care of themselves at home. The first scenario is when the healthcare system is bursting at the seams. That is, there is a huge spike of cases and the beds within hospitals are all filled or almost filled.  This case was seen in a large number of countries where these spikes come with waves of Covid infections. In such situations, the healthcare department may give basic care and advice for the patient and then ask them to take care at home. In th