... References Prevalence of Mental Health Conditions Among People Living With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis — HIV Medicine Mental Health — HIV.gov Self-Compassion and Reactions to Serious Illness: The Case of HIV — Journal of Health Psychology HIV Treatment — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
Has Having HIV Split the Public You From the Private You?
... References Prevalence of Mental Health Conditions Among People Living With HIV During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Rapid Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis — HIV Medicine Mental Health — HIV.gov Self-Compassion and Reactions to Serious Illness: The Case of HIV — Journal of Health Psychology HIV Treatment — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
... Based on the test results, your doctor might suggest either taking vitamin D and calcium supplements as part of your treatment plan or increasing your vitamin D levels by incorporating more vitamin D-rich foods and beverages into your diet.You should never start any new supplements without discussing it with your doctor first. ...
Vitamin D and HIV: What’s the Connection?
... Based on the test results, your doctor might suggest either taking vitamin D and calcium supplements as part of your treatment plan or increasing your vitamin D levels by incorporating more vitamin D-rich foods and beverages into your diet.You should never start any new supplements without discussing it with your doctor first. ...
... There can't be enough education about the fact that persons living with HIV are at higher risk for coronary disease," he said. "To the extent that practitioners of both HIV care and general internal medicine … know there's an association [between HIV and high blood pressure], the better we all are for it, the better our patients will be for it." ...
The Link Between HIV and High Blood Pressure
... There can't be enough education about the fact that persons living with HIV are at higher risk for coronary disease," he said. "To the extent that practitioners of both HIV care and general internal medicine … know there's an association [between HIV and high blood pressure], the better we all are for it, the better our patients will be for it." ...
... The risk is higher if the person giving oral sex has another STI (like herpes) or if there is semen in the mouth and the person has bleeding gums, oral sores, or genital ulcers.How Can Herpes and HIV Be Prevented?You can lower your risk of herpes and HIV by getting tested regularly and knowing both your own status and your partner’s. ...
Herpes vs. HIV: What’s the Difference Between Them?
... The risk is higher if the person giving oral sex has another STI (like herpes) or if there is semen in the mouth and the person has bleeding gums, oral sores, or genital ulcers.How Can Herpes and HIV Be Prevented?You can lower your risk of herpes and HIV by getting tested regularly and knowing both your own status and your partner’s. ...
... COVID-19 and HIVRecent research shows that people living with HIV who haven’t received a COVID-19 vaccine may have a slightly higher risk of dying from the coronavirus, compared to people who don’t have HIV and haven’t been vaccinated. ...
Aging With HIV: 5 Problems To Watch For
... COVID-19 and HIVRecent research shows that people living with HIV who haven’t received a COVID-19 vaccine may have a slightly higher risk of dying from the coronavirus, compared to people who don’t have HIV and haven’t been vaccinated. ...
... But if these are not done first and instead someone has a strongly positive HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 NAAT result alone, showing a high amount of RNA or DNA in the blood, these suggest HIV-1 or HIV-2 infection is present and should be confirmed with the other testing. ...
HIV-1 vs. HIV-2: What Are The Differences and Can You Have Both?
... But if these are not done first and instead someone has a strongly positive HIV-1 and/or HIV-2 NAAT result alone, showing a high amount of RNA or DNA in the blood, these suggest HIV-1 or HIV-2 infection is present and should be confirmed with the other testing. ...
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... Get Regular Physical ActivityExercise has many physical and mental health benefits. It can boost your mood, reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve sleep quality. Because of this, getting regular exercise is an important part of HIV self-care. ...
7 Tips for Better Self-Care With HIV
... Get Regular Physical ActivityExercise has many physical and mental health benefits. It can boost your mood, reduce stress, sharpen focus, and improve sleep quality. Because of this, getting regular exercise is an important part of HIV self-care. ...
... Once we conquer stigma, none of us will have to live with this alone.Sometimes, like sexuality, HIV is a piece of our existence that we have to put in our back pocket for fear that someone finds out. We need to feel whole. I’ve heard it said when one is with others like them, they can finally be themselves. No judgment. No shame. No controversy. ...
HIV Member Spotlight: On the Bright Side
... Once we conquer stigma, none of us will have to live with this alone.Sometimes, like sexuality, HIV is a piece of our existence that we have to put in our back pocket for fear that someone finds out. We need to feel whole. I’ve heard it said when one is with others like them, they can finally be themselves. No judgment. No shame. No controversy. ...
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