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Putnam Is NY's Healthiest County, Brand-New Study Says Putnam Is NY's Healthiest County, Brand-New Study Says
Putnam Is NY's Healthiest County, Brand-New Study Says Those looking to improve their wellness might want to consider moving to the Hudson Valley county which has been ranked as the healthiest in the entirety of New York, according to a new study.  Putnam County has been ranked as the healthiest out of the 62 counties in New York, according to a new study released on Wednesday, March 29 by researchers from the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.  In ranking each county, the researchers considered data relating to categories such as length of life, quality of life, health behaviors, social and economic factors, and phy…

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by Ben Crnic
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COVID-19: Wear Mask During Sex, Canada's Lead MD Says In New Recommendation COVID-19: Wear Mask During Sex, Canada's Lead MD Says In New Recommendation
Covid-19: Wear Mask During Sex, Canada's Lead MD Says In New Recommendation Canada’s top doctor has offered advice for its neighbors to the south regarding mask-wearing while having sex during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new recommendation, Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer, advised that couples having sex should wear facial coverings. Tam said that the most important step in curtailing the spread of COVID-19 through sexual activity is to “establish a trusting relationship with a sexual partner.” Tips from Tam include: Monitoring yourself for symptoms of COVID-19 and not having sex if you or your partner is experiencing symptoms; Limiting yo…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Is It Safe To Have Sex During Pandemic? Health Department Offers Advice COVID-19: Is It Safe To Have Sex During Pandemic? Health Department Offers Advice
Covid-19: Is It Safe To Have Sex During Pandemic? Health Department Offers Advice As millions find themselves at home and pent up during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, health officials say sex is okay, but sex with yourself is best. In an often graphic memo, the New York Department of Health officials said staying home and minimizing contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  But can you have sex? Yes, they say, but first, you need to know what's safe. Of course, don't have sex with a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, to be sure and wash your hands and any sex toys for at least 20 seconds beforehand. The memo say…

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by Kathy Reakes
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HPV: Not Just Your Daughter’s Vaccination, According To CareMount Medical Expert HPV: Not Just Your Daughter’s Vaccination, According To CareMount Medical Expert
HPV: Not Just Your Daughter’s Vaccination, According To CareMount Medical Expert As a teenager enters the exam room for their yearly checkup at their doctor’s office, chances are his or her physician will ask if they are familiar with the sexually transmitted disease human papillomavirus, most commonly known as HPV. Over the years, there has been a rise in the discussion of HPV amongst families, adolescents and physicians. And why wouldn’t there be? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection and nearly 80 million Americans, most in their late teens and early 20s, are infected with the virus.* HPV is …

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