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The Doctor Is In (Virtually!) The Health Effects of Loneliness
COVID-19 has posed a risk to our health not only due to the virus, but also because of the isolation and loneliness that it has caused. Prolonged loneliness can impact our physical health as much as traditional risk factors such as high blood pressure, smoking, or obesity. It also affects our mental health, contributing to […]
THRIVERS: What’s on Your Bucket List?
THRIVERS is a monthly discussion group for people impacted by HIV that relies on the personal expertise within our communities to help one another get the most out of life and to take advantage of the opportunities before us. This month, we’ll talk about our “bucket lists.” A bucket list refers to the experiences and […]
The Doctor Is In (Virtually!): Hypertension & Blood Pressure
Is your blood pressure at a healthy level? Nearly half of all adults in the United States have high blood pressure, though many are unaware of this. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can damage the circulatory system and increase the risk of several potentially fatal health issues. It is a primary risk factor for […]