Fortunately, by far the common course of holiday heart syndrome is benign. The abnormal heart rates will slowly resolve as the levels and effects of alcohol and/or other substances decline. That said, the risk is such that you don’t just want to sleep off an occurrence. The symptoms you’d have are pretty obvious, given that […]
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There’s something about the holiday season and flickering. We’re all aware that Christmas lights are meant to do so, but did you know that your heart is more inclined to flicker and flutter this time of year (sorry, but we are not talking about mistletoe) There are defined physical risks associated with the holidays as
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Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for the year’s final webinar of the Surgeon General Initiative. Set your calendars: this Thursday at 7 pm EDT, our General President Dr. Willis L. Lonzer, III and the Surgeon General team will discuss national priorities, challenges, and how our efforts will evolve in the upcoming year.
When it comes to toys and gifts, it is critical to remember to consider the safety and age range of the toys.
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It’s that time of year……. If you’re shopping today, don’t you want to make sure you’re buying safe toys? We review the literature and give you the goods. While you’re out and about shopping for toys, print out this list to help you select safe toys, then post it in your home to be reminded
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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Being ready and staying ready is better than having to get ready.” ~ Dr. Jeffrey Sterling At, SIMPCO, we don’t manage illness, WE PREVENT IT. Video credit: Surgeon General Initiatives Health Series
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In memory of Brother Stuart Scott, a notable ESPN sportscaster and anchor, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is proud to join forces with @TheVFoundation and @ESPN for the “Give & Go to Fight Cancer” campaign to raise funds for cancer research. This month-long initiative will drive awareness and support for The Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer
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Signs and Symptoms of HIV and AIDS While the virus itself can sometimes cause people to feel sick, most of the severe symptoms and illnesses of HIV disease come from the opportunistic infections that attack the infected individual’s compromised immune system. When HIV infection progresses to AIDS, many people begin to suffer from fatigue, diarrhea,
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HIV Positive Without Symptoms Many people who are HIV-positive do not have symptoms of HIV infection, and symptoms only evolve as their condition deteriorates toward AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). Sometimes people living with HIV go through periods of being sick and then feel fine. Signs and Symptoms of Early HIV As early as two–four weeks
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This isn’t 1983. The mystery of how HIV infection is contracted has come and gone. Be knowledgable to be empowered. How HIV Lives First, let’s address a simple principle. The HIV virus can live and reproduce in high levels in blood other body fluids, including breast milk, rectal mucus, semen (and pre-semen) and vaginal fluids.
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