Being Gay, Staying Healthy

A balanced, nutritious diet and exercise are necessary for everyone, gay or straight. But lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people have additional health concerns. From AIDS infection to teen pregnancy, health issues in the gay community affect people of all ages.

Learn about how issues of poor self-esteem and even self-loathing can contribute to such health risks as sexually transmitted diseases, drug and alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and depression. Find out how stereotyped…