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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People can show their generosity in a variety of ways during GivingTuesday—whether it’s helping a neighbor, advocating for an issue, sharing a skill, or giving to causes—everyone has something to give and every act of generosity counts. The Sterling Initiatives Managed Preventative Care Organization (SIMPCO) is a new, common sense paradigm for improving the health
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25 tips that you can incorporate into your daily life to help you live a younger life every day and a longer life. (6-10)
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In honor of Thanksgiving, and in the spirit of being thankful for life, here are 25 tips that you can incorporate into your daily life to help you live a younger life every day and a longer life.
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Not to bring anyone down during what is supposed to be the ‘most wonderful time of the year,’ but in reality there are many people hurting.For some, life’s tragedies happen this time of year the same as they might any other time. For others, this may have already happened, and this time of year is
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Surgeon General Initiative Health Series BE FESTIVE, STAY SAFE: How To Manage Your Health Risks During The Holiday Season 11.18.21 Whether you’re traveling and concerned about COVID-19 or need to avoid unfortunately food poisoning, we’ll answer your questions. You can access the webinars via… Alpha Phi Alpha Facebook https://www.facebook.com/1906apanetwork/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZCo9ezB1jPAnnBHa4g6jiwlive
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Surgical Options Recall that damaged older vessels or fragile new vessels has a propensity to bleed into the eye. This blood interferes with your ability to see normally. This severe, advanced diabetic retinopathy is treated with laser surgery, which helps to shrink the abnormal blood vessels, thus reducing bleeding into the eye. The procedure involves
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This posts addresses prevention and treatment considerations for diabetic eye conditions. The first point – and one that can’t be overemphasized – is treatment is not a cure. As long as diabetes continues (and especially continues to be uncontrolled), symptoms will progress, and the diabetic-related causes of eye disorders will create ongoing difficulties, even after
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Sometimes diabetes is a disease that happens to you because of unlucky genetics (or simply a family history). Other times it is a disease that you find. Risk factors for developing diabetes includes obesity, older age, and physical inactivity. Gestational diabetes (i.e. that occurring during pregnancy) is an entirely different conversation. The CDC-led National Diabetes
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