The Desert Sun from Palm Springs, California • 78

E8 HEALTH AND SCIENCE THE DESERT SUN Palm Spring! Saturday September 23 1989 Any type of needle-sharing dangerous Altering habits key to weight loss AIDS and A always It could save your life-Needles used by doctors or medical professionals are either new or sterilized but if you are concerned ask them what they use This column about acquired Inn mune deficioncy syndrome was provided by the Desert AIDS Project Information: 323-2118 one 26-year-old male body builder was apparently infected with HIV when he' had shared needles with another body builder who he later found out was gay The 26-year-old had no other risk factor except the sharing of needles use needles don't share them but if you must clean them Question: My brother is a body builder and injects steroids with a needle that a friend lends him Is there a risk? Answer Yes there is a risk that he could be infected with the virus that leads to AIDS by using needles to inject steroids It is the sharing of needles that poses the risk of HIV AIDS infection Whether a person shares needles for illegal drugs steroids tattoos or ear piercing there is a risk The needle can transmit a small amount of blood from one person to another causing infection if one person is HIV positive In order to avoid HIVAIDS infection use illegal IV drags or IV steroids If you must don't share needles If you are going to share needles clean them with bleach and water Draw the bleach through the needle twice and then draw water through it twice to rinse out the bleach Don't ever inject the bleach Tell your brother that recentlly SEPTEMBER Tha Aeeoclatad Preee ITHACA NY Behavior modification changing the way you feel about food and eating is a key part of controlling your weight saya a Cornell nutritionist "For many people it means adopting techniques that will help them eat less without feeling deprived" says Christina Stark nutritionist with the Cornell Cooperative Extension She says behavior modification healthful dieting and a regular exercise program are the three elements of a successful weight-control plan Keep track of your eating patterns says Stark and try to substitute good eating habits for the bad ones "Choose one specific behavior that is a problem for you and work to change that Stark says "Don't try to change too many things at once or you may just frustrate yourself" If watching television means settling down with a big bowl of buttered popcorn for instance try to eliminate that between-meal snack or at least learn to like popcorn without butter and salt If skipping breakfast means leaves you tempted by a midmorning doughnut from the office canteen try bringing a piece of fruit or whole-wheat bread from home instead If snacking is a problem try to modify that behavior by deciding to eat only when seated at a table changes you make must fit your lifestyle" says Stark "or they help with weight control in the long run "Don't decide to get more exercise by rowing if you hate to row Instead choose one or more physical activities you like and can stick with "And don't pick a diet based on exotic foods that you don't normally Pediatric CPR 10 am to 12:30 pm in the Sinatra Education Center Call 323-6141 to register Skin Cancer Screening 1 to 5 pm at Testing 1-2-3 in the Palm Springs Mall Call 322-2827 for an appointment Mature Driver Improvement Course 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in the Sinatra Education Center $16 discounted fee for Health Key Plus members Call 323-6498 to register Hearing Screening 1 to 4:30 pm at Testing 1-2-3 in the Palm Springs Mall Call 322-2827 for an appointment CPR Recertification 8 am to noon in the Sinatra Education Center Call 323-6141 to register HOUSECALLS is brought to you each Saturday as a public service of John Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Indio At JFK we care about your well-being QUESTION: I am expecting my first baby I'm healthy and feel good Why is it necessary for me to see a doctor during my pregnancy? 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