Jumping out of a plane. Whitewater rafting. Cliff diving. Let’s face it, some of us get a surge of adrenaline when we read those words, and some of us are totally petrified. We’re all wired […]
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Category: 11: Healthy Habits
What are the benefits of green tea?
What’s so great about drinking green tea when you’re living with HIV? (…besides the fact that it rhymes.) Green tea can be good for anyone, regardless of your HIV status. However, it does have added […]
What you need to know about hand-foot-and-mouth disease
Hand-foot-and-mouth disease, or HFMD, usually happens to babies and little children. It’s a virus that gets in their hands, spit, snot, and poop, and they can pass it quickly from one person to the next. […]
What you should know about diabetes and HIV
Here at Positive Peers, we’re all about you living healthy and happy. Today we’re going to dive into a common health condition that can be kind of confusing — diabetes. We’ll go over what it […]
Taking your meds every day
Taking your meds every day It can be hard to create a new habit — like taking your meds every day. Stick with it and use the Positive Peers app to give you daily reminders to […]
Secrets to getting the best night sleep
Secrets to getting the best night sleep Sleep is about more than just giving your mind a break — it's also the time you're body heals and recovers! Watch the video for some tips on how to […]
Tips for sun safety
There’s nothing like getting some sunshine on a warm summer day. It feels so good that you can forget about taking steps to protect your skin. If you’re living with HIV, it’s especially important to […]
How you can use affirmations for a more positive mindset
We're big believers in the power of a positive mindset! Check out some of our favorite affirmations. Come join our private, stigma-free, supportive community. Health management tools with medication & appointment reminders. Social networking in […]
How meditation can help you manage stress and anxiety when you’re living with HIV
It’s bad enough that social media and news headlines pump hot-and-cold crazy into your world. But you also may have the natural instinct sometimes to panic over your HIV diagnosis and run screaming into the […]
Free ways to get active that don’t require a gym
Some people go to a gym to get in shape. That’s cool if you’ve got the extra cash. But you don’t have to. Your body has everything you need to stay in shape without shelling […]