Unfortunately, heart disease is one of the most common risks of aging. It’s true for everybody, even if they don't have HIV. But for those living with HIV, some studies suggest that there is an […]
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Category: 11: Healthy Habits
Getting the right nutrition when you're living with HIV: Eat this, not that
Eating right is essential to staying healthy if you’re living with HIV. That means knowing what to eat and what to avoid. You can’t go wrong eating lots of fruits and vegetables – the problem […]
Taking responsibility for your health when you're living with HIV
This isn’t a video game where you can earn new lives. You only get one life, and it’s up to you to do your best with the one you’ve got. OK, so there is some […]
Video: Tips for getting more sleep when you're living with HIV
Tips for getting more sleep when you're living with HIV Getting more sleep is important to stay healthy when you're living with #HIV. 😴 😴 😴 Not getting enough shuteye? 😩 Check out these tips. […]
Take your meds! The importance of HIV medication adherence
Adherence comes from the word “adhere,” which means “to stick.” And that’s exactly what you have to do when you have HIV infection: Stick to your treatment plan. You’ve probably heard by now that anti-retroviral […]
Life with HIV: Keeping a calm mind and happy heart
Stay calm and be happy, the doctor says. It’s good for your immune system. And you’re like, “thanks a million, Doc. Now I’m stressed and depressed because I’m not calm and happy.” It might sound […]
HIV nutrition: What foods should I eat?
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables and taking it easy on sweets and fatty foods is great advice for anyone. It’s even better advice when you’re living with HIV. HIV medicines just suppress the virus; […]