Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAfter ExposureAfter Symptoms or a Positive TestWhen to Leave IsolationWhen to Stay in IsolationProtecting Others at Home Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents After Exposure After Symptoms or a Positive Test When to Leave Isolation When to Stay in Isolation Protecting Others at Home The guidelines for quarantine after exposure to COVID-19 and isolation after a positiveCOVID-19test or symptoms come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDaily Miles TargetModificationsGetting More MilesAdd-Ons to Try Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Daily Miles Target Modifications Getting More Miles Add-Ons to Try If you’re looking for a step goal, walking at least 4 miles orapproximately 8,000 stepsa day has been shown to improve overall health and lower mortality risk.This distance is based on total daily steps rather than a single bout of walking....

Teenagers need at least 60 minutes of exercise most days of the week. If your teen has asedentary lifestyle, it’s important to take steps to encourage them to get up and get moving. Regular exercise can have tremendous benefits for your teen’s physical and mental health. In addition, teens who exercise regularly are more likely to develop other healthier lifelong habits than teens who don’t. This article discusses current medical guidelines for how much exercise teens need and what amount is too much....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAbout Heart AttacksSurvival RatesSymptomsTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents About Heart Attacks Survival Rates Symptoms Treatment Prevention Studies have found that survival rates for people hospitalized for heart attacks are approximately 90%to 97%.This varies based on the type of heart attack, which arteries are involved, and additional factors such as age and gender. Aheart attack, also called a myocardial infarction (MI), occurs when there is a blockage or severe reduction in blood flow to a portion of the heart....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEffectivenessDosageHow Long Till It Works?PrecautionsOther Birth Control MethodsMost Effective MethodFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Effectiveness Dosage How Long Till It Works? Precautions Other Birth Control Methods Most Effective Method Frequently Asked Questions There isn’t a limit to how many times you can use theemergency contraceptivepill Plan B. Plan B, the morning-after pill, prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex. Plan B One-Step consists of a single dose of a synthetic (made in a lab)progestinhormone called levonorgestrel....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMeasuring Steps in a MileBenefits of Daily WalkingHow Many Miles Is 10,000 Steps?10,000 Steps Isn’t for EveryoneShortcuts to Walk More Steps in a Day Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Measuring Steps in a Mile Benefits of Daily Walking How Many Miles Is 10,000 Steps? 10,000 Steps Isn’t for Everyone Shortcuts to Walk More Steps in a Day How many steps are in a mile varies from person to person based on your height, step length, and walking speed....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAverage Steps Per DayWhy 10,000 Steps a Day?Benefits of WalkingHow to Start Walking More Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Average Steps Per Day Why 10,000 Steps a Day? Benefits of Walking How to Start Walking More Many believe that achieving 10,000 steps daily is the standard for good health, but studies show that the average American only walks about 4,000 to 5,000 steps each day....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAdult Top TeethAdult Bottom TeethMore or Fewer Teeth Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Adult Top Teeth Adult Bottom Teeth More or Fewer Teeth Most adults have 32 teeth, including wisdom teeth. Sixteen of them are on the upper jaw, and 16 are on thelower jaw.Among these areincisors, canines, premolars,molars, andwisdom teeth. If all four wisdom teeth are removed, the number of adult teeth is 28....

Key TakeawaysReinfection is unlikely in the first few months after your first COVID-19 infection.While it’s possible to bereinfectedwith the same COVID variant, we don’t know how often it could occur.Experts say you should stay up-to-date with your vaccines and boosters to get at least some protection against reinfection. Key Takeaways Reinfection is unlikely in the first few months after your first COVID-19 infection.While it’s possible to bereinfectedwith the same COVID variant, we don’t know how often it could occur....

Key TakeawaysN95 respirators provide excellent protection against theCOVID-19 Omicron variant—better than other types of face coverings. However, reusable N95s are expensive, and the cost of replacing disposable masks can add up quickly.There are simple, safe measures you can take to decontaminate your mask between uses, which will allow you to wear it longer.It’s also important to know the signs that it’s time to replace your mask. Key Takeaways N95 respirators provide excellent protection against theCOVID-19 Omicron variant—better than other types of face coverings....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Common?How Much Is Too Much?What Is Too Infrequent?Associated ConditionsBladder RetrainingTreatmentsWhen to See a Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Common? How Much Is Too Much? What Is Too Infrequent? Associated Conditions Bladder Retraining Treatments When to See a Provider Jay Yuno / Getty Images How Frequently to Pee in a Day Most people pee between four and 10 times each day, but peeing as little as twice daily can still be considered healthy....

Key TakeawaysBecause the CDC is no longer tracking COVID cases, it’s hard to determine exactly how many people are getting sick, and how often.People with compromised immune systems may contract the virus more frequently.There’s little data on whether certain strains tend to reinfect the same people.Officially, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency is over, but the virus that changed the world hasn’t disappeared completely. As the SARS-CoV-2 virus has entered its endemic stage, people are still contracting COVID, and new strains, including EG....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPenis SizeBase-Head RatioCurvatureCircumcisionShowers/GrowersOther VariationsHealth Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Penis Size Base-Head Ratio Curvature Circumcision Showers/Growers Other Variations Health Tips Many different types of penis shapes and sizes fall within the definition of “normal.” These characteristics can be broadly described as: There are other variations, some that you inherit and others that you acquire. While no two penises are alike, most fall within the broad definition of “normal....