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Is COVID-19 a deadly disease?

Of all the viruses of corona, this new (novel) coronavirus influenza has proven to be quite serious. While in some people it has been completely asymptomatic (not showing any symptoms at all), in others it has caused shortness of breath, high fever and cough. In severe cases, the infection has caused pneumonia, SARS and multi-organ failure leading to one’s death. Therefore, it has been deemed to be a deadly disease.
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Sleep and your health

  Sleep and your health Sleep affects your mental and physical health.  Getting good sleep helps boost your mind and mood and can help prevent health problems. Women are more likely than men to have insomnia and other sleep problems. 1  Changing hormones during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause can affect how well a woman sleeps. But there are steps you can take to get the rest you need. How does sleep affect my mental health? Your mind and body are healthier when you sleep well. Your body needs time every day to rest and heal. Some sleep disorders, such as  insomnia , sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome, make it harder to fall asleep or stay asleep. This can lead to daytime sleepiness and make it more difficult to stay in good mental health. Having a sleep problem can also trigger a mental health condition or make current mental health conditions worse. Also, mental health conditions or treatments can sometimes cause sleep problems. How much sleep do women need each nig

Weight loss and women

Weight loss and women What is the best way for women to lose weight?  Every woman is different, but recent research suggests that women may lose weight differently than men. What is the best way for me to lose weight? Most women will need to eat and drink fewer calories and get the right amount of healthy foods to lose weight. Increasing exercise or physical activity may help with weight loss, but choosing healthy foods (lean protein, whole grains, vegetables, and fruits) is what works best for many people to achieve a healthy weight. 1  Combining healthy eating with increased physical activity is best. Talk to your doctor or nurse before starting any weight-loss program. He or she can work with you to find the best way for you to lose weight. Your  environment and other parts of your life  may make weight loss more difficult. You may be able to take other steps, such as talking to your doctor about any medicines you take that may lead to weight gain, getting more sleep, or dealing wit

Healthy eating and women

  Healthy eating and women The food and drink choices you make every day affect your health now and later in life.   Choosing healthy foods and drinks more often can help prevent or manage many health problems that affect women. And studies show that when a woman eats healthy, everyone in her household is more likely to eat healthy. 1 , 2 What is healthy eating? Healthy eating is a way of eating that improves your health and helps prevent disease. It means choosing different types of  healthy food from all of the food groups  (fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and proteins), most of the time, in the correct amounts for you. Healthy eating also means not eating a lot of foods with added sugar, sodium (salt), and saturated and trans fats. Healthy eating also means getting nutrients primarily from food rather than from vitamins or other supplements. Some women might need vitamins, minerals, or other supplements at certain times in life like before or during pregnancy. But most women, mos