Category: 11: Healthy Habits

11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

How you can use affirmations for a more positive mindset

by Positive Peers

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 […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

How meditation can help you manage stress and anxiety when you’re living with HIV

by Positive Peers

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 […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits

Free ways to get active that don’t require a gym

by Positive Peers

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 […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 08: Peer Support, 11: Healthy Habits, 12: Mental health

How a positive mindset can change your life when you’re living with HIV

by Positive Peers

The thoughts that run through your head have a big impact on your life. Those thoughts can frame the way you feel about yourself and how you see and experience the world. Having a positive […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits

3 benefits of exercising every day

by Positive Peers

Watch as Josh explains why 30 minutes of exercise a day is a good idea as he goes for a run in Washington, DC. Come join our private, stigma-free, supportive community. Health management tools with […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 11: Healthy Habits

7 tips for healthy holiday eating

by Positive Peers

Sweets, meats, and irresistible treats: That’s what holiday meals are made of. But how do you stay on a nutritious diet when you’re bombarded with the temptation to overeat? Before we get to the nutritious […]
11: Healthy Habits

3 healthy things you can do right now

by Positive Peers

Let's get healthy! Jen shows you just how easy it can be to take care of your health every day! Come join our private, stigma-free, supportive community. Health management tools with medication & appointment reminders. […]
11: Healthy Habits, 13: Dealing with Addiction & HIV

Why needle exchange programs are important for HIV prevention (and where you can find them)

by Positive Peers

It doesn’t matter what you’re injecting or why you’re doing it — heroin for your habit, steroids for muscle growth, or hormones for a transition — it’s a lot safer to use a sterile needle […]
02: Everyday Advice for Living with HIV, 10: Side Effects & Complications, 11: Healthy Habits

How to use herbal and natural remedies for HIV med side effects

by Positive Peers

Some people experience annoying side effects from their HIV medications. That’s natural, and most go away as your body adjusts to the meds. For others, it can take a little while of dealing with side […]
11: Healthy Habits

Free ways to get active in Cleveland

by Positive Peers

Ready to start shaking that booty but don’t have the cash or desire to join a gym or sports league? Summer is a great time to get active without losing a precious dime! There are […]