Category: 11: Healthy Habits

02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 05: HIV Healthcare, 11: Healthy Habits, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

6 Sneaky ways Big Tobacco is preying on you

by Ann K. Avery, MD

By: Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Big Tobacco doesn’t just sell cigarettes. They’re also responsible for vapes, flavored nicotine pouches, sleek vape devices, and “heated” tobacco products. From candy-flavored […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

Slowing down and finding peace in a world full of chaos

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Lately, it feels like the world is loud, tense, and constantly on edge. […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

The side hustles we love for 2026

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center A lot of people are looking for ways to earn a little extra […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

The Digital Detox Challenge (aka How You Can Reclaim Your Attention Span)

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Be honest: how many times have you grabbed your […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health, 17: Young and Positive

How To Romanticize Your Life (Without Breaking the Bank)

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Staying positive isn’t the easiest right now. But even when things aren’t perfect, […]
09: Sex When Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits

Eco-friendly living without the overwhelm

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center There’s absolutely no shortage of advice out there (especially on social media) on […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

Soft life vs. hard work: which one actually leads to happiness?

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Let’s be real: life is a lot. Between […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

How giving HIV a pet-name can make a big difference

by Louis Catania

By: Louis Catania, Division of Infectious Disease and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Living with HIV is just one part of your story—it doesn’t have to […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support, 09: Sex When Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits, 21. About Positive Peers

Our top 10 most read HIV articles

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S, HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Looking for real stories, helpful tips, and support […]
11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

10 Easy Habits to Improve Your Mental Health

by Jennifer McMillen Smith, LISW-S

By: Jennifer McMillen Smith HIV Social Worker at MetroHealth Medical Center and medically reviewed by Ann K. Avery, MD, Infectious Disease Physician at MetroHealth Medical Center Mental and physical health go hand in hand—your mind […]