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... References What Does ‘Non-Reactive’ Mean When Testing for HIV? ...
... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
Beginner's Mind - Not Knowing It All When Living with HIV
... "The moment I received my official diagnosis, I dropped all my assumptions about HIV. It was so freeing." -Member of myHIVteamLiving with a chronic condition can be difficult and even a burden, but also an opportunity to rid yourself of what you think you know. Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? ...
... All donated blood components undergo a rigorous screening process by the blood bank to detect the presence of infectious agents, including HIV.However, even with these screenings, there is a fear of not detecting HIV because of the window in which donor blood or plasma may test negative for HIV despite coming from someone with HIV. ...
Can You Donate Blood, Plasma, or Organs With Undetectable HIV?
... All donated blood components undergo a rigorous screening process by the blood bank to detect the presence of infectious agents, including HIV.However, even with these screenings, there is a fear of not detecting HIV because of the window in which donor blood or plasma may test negative for HIV despite coming from someone with HIV. ...
... Saturated and Trans FatsOf all the dietary fat people consume, saturated fats and trans fats are the most highly correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, because both increase LDL (bad) cholesterol. Trans fats also reduce HDL (good) cholesterol. ...
Healthy Diet and Nutrition in HIV
... Saturated and Trans FatsOf all the dietary fat people consume, saturated fats and trans fats are the most highly correlated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, because both increase LDL (bad) cholesterol. Trans fats also reduce HDL (good) cholesterol. ...
... Below the surface, living with HIV can mean isolation, depression, social stigma, and side effects of medication. There’s so much more to life with HIV than meets the eye. We know that HIV comes with symptoms, medication side effects, relationship challenges, and emotional turmoil, much of which appears invisible to outsiders. ...
HIV: What People Don't See (Infographic)
... Below the surface, living with HIV can mean isolation, depression, social stigma, and side effects of medication. There’s so much more to life with HIV than meets the eye. We know that HIV comes with symptoms, medication side effects, relationship challenges, and emotional turmoil, much of which appears invisible to outsiders. ...
... As one myHIVteam member wrote, “If we are close enough to sleep together, we are close enough to see your numbers in print.”It’s best to play it safe, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy sex. ...
... In fact, 38 percent of myHIVteam members surveyed reported that maintaining a regular weight is part of their usual self-care routine.Being diagnosed with HIV does not necessarily mean you have to make immediate or drastic changes to your diet. It may, however, mean you need to be more watchful of what you eat. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... In fact, 38 percent of myHIVteam members surveyed reported that maintaining a regular weight is part of their usual self-care routine.Being diagnosed with HIV does not necessarily mean you have to make immediate or drastic changes to your diet. It may, however, mean you need to be more watchful of what you eat. ...
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