Psychoneuroimmunlogy and HIV

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Psychoneuroimmunlogy and HIV: Is There a Mind-Body Connection? HIV InSite (3/29/2006)

Dr. [Frederick (Rick)] Hecht explores whether depression, stress, and other psychological factors can affect the outcome of HIV disease. A few studies suggest this possibility, but more research is needed. Dr. Hecht also discusses increases in CD4 count from a yoga and HIV study and how meditation/mindfulness classes have been proven to decrease stress and depression in other populations.

[For access to the complete slideshow and audio please visit:

http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite?page=cfphp-hecht

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