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Hiv Positive Athletes
Here's a taste of what TheBody.com has to offer on this topic:
Articles
Chicago Tribune Examines HIV-Positive Athletes in the Gay GamesThe Chicago Tribune on Wednesday examined the challenges faced by HIV-positive athletes attending the Gay Games 2006 , which are being held from July 15 though July 22 in Chicago (Meyer, Chicago Tribune , 7/19). About 12,000 athletes from 100... Read more »
Case of HIV-Positive Canadian Football Player Refuels Debate Over HIV-Positive Professional Athletes, New York Times ReportsThe case of an HIV-positive Canadian Football League player "has rekindled debate" over whether HIV-positive athletes "should be barred from competition," the New York Times reports. Trevis Smith, a seven-season veteran of the CFL's... Read more »
Ohio Children's Football League Bars HIV-Positive Man From Coaching PositionThe Ellet Suburban Football League, a children's football league outside of Akron, Ohio, on Sunday announced that it would bar an HIV-positive man from being an assistant coach, the Akron Beacon Journal reports. Dan Gable, director of the league... Read more »
Ask the Experts
Hiv and athletesHi Doc, just wondering if an Hiv positive should carry on with strenuous exercises like gymnasium workout or athletics related behaviour?...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hi,Absolutely! Exercise is healthy for everyone HIV positive or not. And besides, how else are we going to be able to look better naked?See you at the gym.Dr. Bob...
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top athletes and hivI am 18 and just diagnosed positive. Was infected 1 month ago. Can i continue my career as a top international athlete (hard training) and what about medication?...
Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.
Program for Wellness Restoration
Of course you can! HIV should not stop you from achieving your dreams. Just make sure that your HIV viral load is controlled and that you eat and rest properly.Let us know if you need anything!Nelson...
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Athlete living with AIDSDo you think that it is a good idea for an athlete who just found out that he was HIV positive, to continue to play football. Is it okay for his body, physically....
Response from Alvan Fisher, M.D.
Brown University School of Medicine
Yes, just don't get injured! And make sure you are on a healthy diet, train properly, get treated for the HIV.Alvan Fisher, M.D....
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hiv positive and the high perfomance sportnelson hello! greetings!, I commented I am HIV positive patient treated Indect a year ago and CD4 500, I have 33 years and my idea is to resume my passion is sports athletics track, but apparently the high-performance sport is not recommended that...
Response from Nelson Vergel, B.S.Ch.E., M.B.A.
Program for Wellness Restoration
Go for it. Nothing should stop you if your virus is controlled and you have the energy. Do not let HIV stop you, or serve as an excuse for not being the best that you can. Many people have used it to stop dreaming.Nelson...
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Connect With Others
It'z HIV positive so look 4 the positive side
Posted by lilmisskathy
HEY my name is kathy im 12 and im nt real sure that im ment 4 love sence im +... im black so half the kids at my school already think i got it because of my color.. im suppa athletic, i love runing track, playin basketball and singing.. im good at...
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LOOKING FOR HIV+ ATHLETES IN & NEAR NYC...
Posted by icastu
Logo is doing a search to find 3 charismatic, healthy and active male athletes to star in an upcoming Public Service Announcement airing on Logo only. These athletes will be filmed talking about the passion they have for their sport and how living... Read more » LOOKING FOR HIV+ ATHLETES IN & NEAR NYC...
Posted by icastu
Logo is doing a search to find 3 charismatic, healthy and active male athletes to star in an upcoming Public Service Announcement airing on Logo only. These athletes will be filmed talking about the passion they have for their sport and how living... Read more » Athlete's foot getting worse due to hiv?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I've had athletes foot ever since I've been young. My feet always crack and peel. If you were infected with hiv after 13 weeks would it cause your foot problem to get worse? I am noticing more peeling lately.
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