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Health & Fitness > HIV / AIDS Selenium supplements may reduce the HIV viral load in HIV/AIDS patients: 1 of 1
Selenium is a trace mineral that is found in soil that can be absorbed by plants. Research has linked Selenium deficiencies to certain forms of heart disease, hypothyroidism, and immune dysfunction. This mineral has been of interest to researchers in the HIV field for years, and several previous studies have found that HIV p... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Why Magic Johnson doesn't look like he's on his last leg: 1 of 1
Magic Johnson does not look like he's on his last leg because he isn't! He was diagnosed early, is not AIDS-defined, and has been in care consistently since his diagnosis. All of things make a world of difference in the treatment of HIV disease. He takes care of himself by eating right, exercising, not using drugs or alcohol... More..
Health & Fitness > Prescription & Medication The side effects of Alprazolam: 1 of 1
Xanax (alprazolam) is a drug in the benzodiazapine class (referred to as "tranquilizers" by lay people); similar drugs in this class are Valium (diazepam) and Klonopin (Klonazapam). Xanax is available by prescription only and is used for the short-term treatment of symptoms of anxiety disorders (anxiety is characterized by u... More..
Health & Fitness > HIV / AIDS Routine HIV screening recommendations: 1 of 1
Based on the lack of progress in preventing the transmission of HIV infection and the fact that early recognition and treatment of HIV disease keeps people healthy longer, slows the progression to AIDS, and may prevent the unknown transmission of the virus to others, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued revised guide... More..
Health & Fitness > HIV / AIDS AIDS Awareness: Bristol-Myers Squibb 'Light to Unite Program': 1 of 1
Bristol-Myers Squibb(BMS) and the National AIDS Fund launched the 3rd annual "Light to Unite Campaign" on 11/27/06 to support World AIDS Day. I just found out about this campaign today, and will pass along the information, since the campaign is active until 12/31/06. Bristol-Myers Squibb is a major pharmaceutical company who... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Hygiene Do not share your Toothbrush: 1 of 1
Not sharing toothbrushes, even with close family members, is an essential concept for health, wellness, and overall good hygiene, irregardless of whether someone has HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C or some other blood-borne illness. Most people are turned off at the mention of someone using their toothbrush, even a spou... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Hoodia-buyers beware: Discount products a scam: 1 of 1
Here is a site that I was checking out this morning- a good example of where NOT to buy your Hoodia unless you want a fake product: CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR FAKE HOODIA! http://www.nutrovita.com/info/Hoodia_Gordonii.htm If you notice, they provide an article explaining what Hoodia is and how it works; this is meant to ent... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The proper mind-set for losing weight: 13 of 24
MOST OF US ARE LOOKING AT OURSELVES FROM THE WRONG SIDE OF THE MIRROR! When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see an overweight, "fat", and unfit person? OR do you see the person that you want to be and that you know you can become? The first view is self-defeating; you will find that you believe what you are t... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Commonsense tips to lose weight: 10 of 15
Weight Loss "101" Americans alone spend approximately $40 billion on weight loss products and fad diets each year, yet none of these products seem to deliver the "magic" that they promise. The truth of the matter is this: unfortunately, there does not seem to be a "magic bullet" for weight loss. If one existed, do you really... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Disclosing your HIV status to others: 2 of 3
If you recently found out that you are HIV positive, you will need to notify any sexual partners or people with whom you have shared needles of your status so that they can get tested. If you are unable to do this yourself, the local Health Department in your area will notify people that they might have been exposed to HIV w... More..