Physical activity in prevention of sexual activity disorders Review article
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Sexual activity is an integral part of human’s life. Unfortunately, there are a lot of evidence showing that sexual dysfunction affects younger group of people. Especially people with diabetes mellitus and cardiac diseases. Sexual activity can benefit from lifestyle changes. Physical activity remarkably contributes to sexual activity improvement, but also makes sexual life in cardiac patients safer.
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