How does HIV status affect relationships between friends?  Or, to put it bluntly - should it have any affect?  HIV/AIDS has been a topic of discussion since the disease came to the forefront in the early 1980's.  In the beginning, if one contracted the illness, it was akin to a death sentence.  Thankfully, much has changed. Treatments for the illness have improved tremendously, and our society has went from ostracizing people living with the disease to being much more accepting.
This change in attitudes is extremely positive, because too many have had to live on the outside of mainstream society
HIV/AIDS and Friendships
by Lori Sciame December 4th, 2013 | Health Observance, Relationships Read More
The Most Healthy Thanksgiving Foods
by Dean Heller MD November 29th, 2013 | Ask the Doctor
Q: Â My entire family is coming to my house for Thanksgiving and the entire weekend. Â My parents and brothers are all overweight. Â I want to be as healthy as possible all weekend. Â I made a lot of salad to go with the traditional Thanksgiving meal, but in addition to the salad, what part of this meal is most healthy and should I serve them the most of?
A: While there is certainly quite a bit about the Thanksgiving dinner that is very typical of our poor American diet, there are a few areas that you may want to have your
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A: While there is certainly quite a bit about the Thanksgiving dinner that is very typical of our poor American diet, there are a few areas that you may want to have your
December Observance
by Editorial Team November 29th, 2013 | Health Observance
As we flip the calendar and December begins, it is time to introduce the health observance of the month. This month we will be focusing on AIDS. On a weekly basis, we will be looking into the latest news and information for this important health topic, covering AIDS topics from various perspectives. Be sure to check back regularly to keep yourself informed.
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Sweet Vegan Desserts
by James Maynard November 28th, 2013 | Diet
With the rise of vegan diets in America, dairy-free desserts are beginning to become more popular with individuals and families. Some people think they will lose out on sweet, delicious snacks by becoming vegan, but nothing could be further from the truth. In this article on sweet treats for vegans, we learn one fact about snacking for vegans that could surprise you. We also learn some delicious recipes for tempting vegan desserts that will please the whole family! If you are thinking of becoming a vegan, or if you already practice the diet, checkout the tips and recipes –
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Mental Health and Alzheimer’s National Awareness
by Jessica B. November 27th, 2013 | Health Observance, Mental Health
It is Alzheimer’s National Awareness Month and an important time to increase awareness about one of the most debilitating mental health illnesses that can strike the elderly. Almost three fourths of dementia cases are caused by Alzheimer’s disease – a neurodegenerative disease that wreaks havoc on the brain and leaves the sufferer a shell of their former self.
How does Alzheimer’s affect mental health? – Alzheimer’s can have many different affects on the average person’s ability, some cases move faster than others. It attacks memory, language and thought processes, making a variety of actions difficult. Things as simple as putting
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How does Alzheimer’s affect mental health? – Alzheimer’s can have many different affects on the average person’s ability, some cases move faster than others. It attacks memory, language and thought processes, making a variety of actions difficult. Things as simple as putting