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Aerobic Exercise Increases Cognition and Brain Volume in HIV+ People

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Background: HIV infected (HIV+) individuals are now reaching an advanced age, through stable treatment with highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART). However, HIV and aging are still risk factors for cognitive decline and neuropathologic deterioration seen in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Healthy lifestyle factors such as regular exercise may provide benefits to HIV+ individuals. Few studies …

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Heart Disease and HIV- What to Do?

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Some HIV+ people have emailed me worried about this report: Heart Attacks Found Early and Frequently in HIV Positive People Calculate your 5 year estimated cardiovascular risk: D-A-D Cardiovascular Risk Equation for HIV+ People My suggestions to minimize heart disease (not in any other of importance): 1- Do not smoke 2- Keep your cholesterol and triglycerides within normal ranges …

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New treatments for HIV associated lipodystrophy beyond Egrifta

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Question from a person living with HIV: May 2, 2012 I body build and work out, eat right, etc. The lipodystrophy I accumulated during my early use of Crixivan and others doesn’t really go away that much. It’s frustrating, depressing. I do also appear to have some features of “muscle belly” where there is a space between …

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General practitioners are effective at increasing the level of physical activity among their inactive patients during the initial six-months of an intervention

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Two-Year Longitudinal Analysis of a Cluster Randomized Trial of Physical Activity Promotion by General Practitioners Article Metrics Related Content Comments: 0 To add a note, highlight some text. Hide notes Make a general comment Jump to Abstract Introduction Methods Results Discussion Supporting Information Acknowledgments Author Contributions References Gonzalo Grandes1*, Alvaro Sanchez1, Imanol Montoya1,Ricardo Ortega Sanchez-Pinilla2, Jesús Torcal3, for the PEPAF Group …

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Exercise: The Best Therapy for Managing Side Effects

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Exercise: The Best Therapy for Managing Side Effects How to Stay Active and Energetic By Michael Mooney and Nelson VergelSeptember/October 2009 There are many benefits of exercise in HIV disease. Besides the evident improved self-image, energy level, and mental outlook, several research studies performed with HIV-positive people have found the following clinical benefits in body …

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What Supplements Can I take with HIV medications?

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Supplementation while on MedsApr 13, 2009Hi I have been + for 4 years now workout regularly have built some of the muscle back that I lost. I am on Prezista and Truvata with Norvir. Is it ok to supplement with Creatine (Cell-Tech), and Protein (Nitro-Tech) along wiht Glutamine? >      Response from Mr. VergelGreat question.Creatine+ Exercise …

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