About.com Health: HIV Prevention: Thursday is National Testing Day

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor It's been 32 years since the first cases of AIDS were recognized, and since people were known to die from the syndrome. And while major strides in research and treatment have greatly extended the lives of those with HIV--the virus that can lead to AIDS--there is still no cure. If you've never been tested or think you may need to be tested, find out where and how to do so for National HIV Testing Day this Thursday. It only takes a few minutes, but could save you years--or at least give you peace of mind. How HIV Weakens Your Immunity HIV, or the human immunodeficiency virus, invades the body's CD4 cells, which are important in fighting disease and infection. While in these "host cells," HIV replicates itself and then destroys the host cell, ultimately causing a path of immunity destruction along the way. How HIV Attacks Cells That Fight Infection What Is Your Risk of HIV Infection? The Symptoms of HIV By Stage Search Related Topics:  biology of hiv  hiv life cycle  hiv retrovirus Where To Get Tested This Week (Or Anytime) The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently recommended that physicians offer testing to all people between 15 and 65 during routine visits. And since almost one in five of those infected don't realize they have HIV, regular testing could help immensely in preventing its spread. Where To Get Tested for HIV Testing Is Most Important If You . . . What Your HIV Test Results Mean Antiretrovirals: Understanding HIV Therapy HIV treatment has advanced at a very rapid pace, considering that some of those infected were on a 30-pill-a-day regimen back in 1995, when average life expectancy for a 20-year-old man with HIV was only 37. Now, those infected with HIV can expect a near-normal to normal life span. How HIV Therapy Works What To Do If You Think You've Been Exposed To HIV When Will There Be An HIV Vaccine? Search Related Topics:  hiv and haart  antiretroviral therapy  hiv treatment guidelines How To Discuss HIV With Loved Ones If you're a caregiver, have a friend with HIV, or are worried that a loved one is putting him/herself at risk for HIV, here are some Tips For Discussing HIV With Those Loved Ones. How To Negotiate Safer Sex With New Partners If Both People Are HIV-Positive, Is Safe Sex Still Necessary? Search Related Topics:  hiv support  hiv communication skills  hiv and family Related Searches HIV Health HIV Symptoms HIV Aids Tests HIV Treatment HIV Disease Featured Articles Are At-Home HIV Tests Reliable? How Long Does It Take For STD Symptoms To Show? The Window Period: How Long It Takes To Test Positive VIDEO: How to Spot STD Symptoms Can One STD Test Detect All STDs? Treatment as Prevention of Spreading HIV   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Sum-sum-Summertime!

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor I'm a big nerd when it comes to celebrating the summer solstice, the official onset of my favorite season (yay, beach time!). And what's even better, summer doesn't end at Labor Day, like they always say: it actually lasts until the autumnal equinox on September 22. So with three solid months of summer fun ahead, just be sure to also plan for the season's potential hazards, like blistering sunburns and heat stroke. It's time to relax and enjoy--not end up in the ER! Protect Thy Skin Being summer-obsessed, I must also be obsessive about sunscreen: as a light-eyed-and-haired, fair-skinned person, I'm the perfect candidate for skin cancer. So my beach-going routine is to lather on sunscreen before I leave the house, and reapply, reapply, reapply. Shade and hats are good, too. Sun Safety 101 Avoid These 5 Common Sunscreen Mistakes Photos: What Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers Look Like Search Related Topics:  preventing skin cancer  tanning  sun safety Stay Hydrated With the sun beating down on your brow (or back), and the excess sweating of summer, it can be easy to get dehydrated: when the body loses too many electrolytes and fluid for ample nutrition and oxygen to reach its cells. Always drink plenty of water, and Know How To Spot The Signs of Dehydration. How To Prevent and Treat Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke Symptoms and Prevention Why Older Adults Are More Vulnerable To Heat Search Related Topics:  heat illness  outdoor first aid  Ewwww, Bugs! Yes, it's true: along with the warmer weather also comes the proliferation of tiny critters--hopefully not in your home. If you happen to get bitten by one, here's What To Do For Nasty Bug Bites. How To Remove a Tick How To Treat A Bee Sting Search Related Topics:  bug bites  outdoor first aid  allergic reactions Stear Clear of Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac If you're headed into the woods, whether for a camping trip or a mini trek, watch out for these three plants in order to prevent the itchies, a rash and even anaphylaxis. The Three Leaves of Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac Anaphylaxis: Recognize and Treat Severe Allergic Reactions What Is a Heat Rash? Search Related Topics:  poison ivy  poison oak  poison sumac Related Searches About Health Elderly Home Health Good Health Health Activities Health and Nutrition Featured Articles How To Treat a Sunburn First Aid for Snake Bites: No Cutting and Sucking! Never Swim Alone, and Other Pool Safety Tips Is It Really a Spider Bite? Causes of Itchy, Post-Swimming Rashes How To Stay Safe In and Around Water   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: It's Time For Men's Health

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor In the lead-up to Father's Day, Men's Health Week is here to remind us all that the men and boys in our lives can keep many serious illnesses at bay with a little prevention and early detection. So dudes: be sure to schedule an annual with your doc, and know what signs may indicate trouble with some of men's more common illnesses. Stay Young (and Healthy) at Heart Heart disease is still the number one killer of both men and women, so be sure you're up on these Key Symptoms of Heart Disease. Is Viagra Bad For Men With Heart Disease? Erectile Dysfunction Is a Predictor of Coronary Artery Disease Search Related Topics:  preventing heart disease  cardiac symptoms  All About Prostate Cancer Cancer of the prostate gland is the second most common cancer among men in the U.S., following only non-melanoma skin cancer. Risk increases dramatically after age 50, so know what signs to look for, and if you should get screened. Prostate Cancer: What You Should Know Symptoms of Prostate Cancer Can You Prevent Prostate Cancer? Search Related Topics:  psa  difficult urination  prostate cancer treatment Testicular Cancer: What to Look For Testicular cancer is far less common than prostate cancer, but it occurs mostly in young and middle-aged men, striking those as young as 15. Fortunately, it's highly treatable and curable. Testicular Cancer Basics Symptoms of Testicular Cancer What Does Blood in Your Urine Mean? Search Related Topics:  klinefelters sydrome  hydroceles  testicular self-exam How Men Can Live Longer Women still outlive men in most countries of the world, but the difference in life expectancy between the two is narrowing. To extend men's years even further, take steps to avoid these Top 5 Killers of Older Men. How Aging Differs For Men and Women Do Men Lose Weight Faster Than Women? Search Related Topics:  live longer for men  avoid diseases that shorten men's lives  healthy aging for men Related Searches Exercise for Health Heart Health About Health Men and Health Health Stroke Featured Articles Depression Symptoms in Men vs. Women How Much Should Men Drink? Osteoporosis Is Not Just a Women's Disease How Antidepressents Can Cause Erectile Dysfunction Herniated Disks Are 1 1/2 Times More Common in Men 10 Barbell Exercises You Can't Do Without   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About.com Health: Safety First!

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor It pays to be safe, from never texting while driving to brushing up on ocean-swimming techniques to learning how you could potentially save a life via CPR. So during National Safety Month, spend a few minutes (or hours) discovering simple ways to prevent injury, and even death, to yourself and loved ones. No one's advocating life in a bubble--just keeping it smart and safe! Learn CPR Now CPR Awareness Week falls during the first days of Safety Month, so even if you've been previously certified, take a few moments for a refresher on this life-saving technique. How To Perform CPR Performing CPR On a Child Video: How To Do Hands-Only CPR Search Related Topics:  cpr  first aid techniques  cpr guidelines Ocean Swimming Smarts Shark concerns are minor when compared to the real danger of getting caught in a rip current--a quickly flowing stream of water that's headed back out to sea. Swim parallel to the shore, and more tips on how to get out of one, here: How To Escape A Rip Current How To Rescue a Drowning Victim First Aid Tips for the Beach Search Related Topics:  rescuer safety  marine first aid  outdoor first aid Don't Drive Drowsy It's no big news flash that driving while drowsy can be dangerous. But is it sleep deprivation or a sleep disorder that's putting you in the line of potential danger? How To Stay Alert On the Road Road Trip Safety Tips What's Worse: Texting or Daydreaming While Driving? Search Related Topics:  drowsy driving  excessive sleepiness  sleep deprivation Make Your Home Fall-Proof Falls are the primary cause of injury and accidental death in people over 65, and more than half of these falls occur at home. To avoid hip fractures and other possible ills, make these Simple Changes To Avoid Falls at Home. Why Do Older People Fall? Practice Tai Chi For Better Balance Search Related Topics:  prevent falls  bone health  longevity habits Related Searches Heart Health Health and Safety Child Health Exercise for Health About Health Featured Articles Strength Training For Seniors Summer Safety Tips for People With Dementia Video: Performing CPR On a Toddler Are Online CPR Certifications Valid? Signs of Depression in COPD When To Call 911   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement