Physical Wellness
We have included resources regarding some of the most common health issues as well as ways to prevent them and lead healthy lifestyles.
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Allergy and Asthma
Allergy and Asthma Network
Resources for allergy and asthma information
Blood Pressure
American Heart Association
Blood Pressure information and resources
Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure with DASH Eating Plan
Provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services
Cancer Prevention
American Cancer Society
Cancer facts, prevention and detection, tobacco cessation guide, food and fitness information, etc.
American Institute for Cancer Research
Information and recommendations for cancer prevention through diet and nutrition
National Cancer Institute
Fact sheet and publications about nutrition and cancer prevention
Cholesterol
American Heart Association
Dietary recommendations and heart-healthy recipes
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
Diabetes control, prevention and research
General Health
Mayo Clinic
Great resource for a variety of health conditions, symptom checker, and drug information
SparkPeople
Make your life an adventure – tips, recipes, message boards for healthy lifestyle
WebMD
Information on various health conditions, including Symptom Checker
Government Health Sites
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health Promotion
Consumer health education and worksite wellness resources
Healthier US.Gov
Improve quality of life, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote health and wellness
National Institutes of Health
Health information, news, and research
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans – a joint publication of the Departments of Health and Human Services and Agriculture
Headaches
National Headache Foundation
Information, education, and research on headaches.
Heart Disease and Stroke
Active.com – Matters of the Heart
Keep your heart beating healthy and strong with tips and guidelines for fitness and nutrition
American Heart Association
Healthy heart education information, helpful facts/tips, recipes, shopping & eating out tips
Heart and Stroke Foundation
Create your blood pressure and healthy weight action plan
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute Health Education Resources
Provides health assessment tools, recipes and health information by major chronic diseases
National Stroke Association
Comprehensive information about strokes, including most common signs and symptoms, treatment, rehabilitation and recovering, prevention, etc.
Nutrition
American Dietetic Association
Nutrition Fact sheets, recipes, daily nutrition tips, books and resources, and Registered Dietician locator
Calorie Control Council
Calorie calculator, activity calculator and BMI calculator
Cooking Light
Recipes, menu-planning ideas and healthy cooking suggestions
Fruits & Veggies Matter
Easy ways to add more fruits and vegetables into your daily eating patterns
Mayo Clinic Food and Nutrition Center
The latest in nutrition research and comprehensive articles on eating well
ChooseMyPlate.gov
The latest news, background information, and resources about the food guidance system
US Department of Health and the US Department of Agriculture
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
VegetarianNutrition.net
Information on topics such as transitioning to a vegetarian lifestyle, vegan nutrition and links to several other recommended sites
World’s Healthiest Food List
Food lists, recipes, prep tips, resources and more
Osteoporosis
National Osteoporosis Foundation
The leading nonprofit, voluntary health organization dedicated to promoting lifelong bone health
Physical Activity
Active Network
Information on various fitness events and promotions
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
Offers health information, certifications and workshops
American College of Sports Medicine
Health education, certification and research information
American Council on Exercise
Fit facts, recipes, exercise library, certification information and continuing education
LiveStrong
Health, fitness, lifestyle
Play It Again Sports
Resource for purchasing new and used fitness equipment
Prevention
Health, fitness, weight loss, diets and more
Runners’ World
Training for a race, race locations, gear, injury prevention, nutrition and weight loss
Prescriptions
DrugDigest
A noncommercial, evidence-based, consumer health and drug information site to help make informed choices about drugs and treatment options
Senior Health
AARP
A nonprofit membership organization dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of persons 50 and older
Alzheimer’s Association
The leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research
SeniorDriving.AAA.com
A website portal for senior drivers and their families
Skin Cancer
American Academy of Dermatology: Be Sun Smart
Have fun in the sun and decrease your risk of skin cancer
American Cancer Society: Sun Safety 101
Tips to help minimize your risk of skin cancer
Skin Cancer Foundation: Skin Cancer: Prevention Guidelines
A list of skin cancer prevention tips
Skin Cancer Foundation: Self Examination
A guide to finding and recognizing potential skin cancer
WebMD:Understanding Skin Cancer – Diagnosis and Treatment
A guide to treatment and care
Sleep Health
American Psychological Association
Tips, articles, news, and resources for sleep
Healthy Sleep from Harvard
Healthy sleep information from Harvard Medical School
Sleep Centers
Resource to located accredited sleep centers
Sleep Disorders – MedLine Plus
Comprehensive overview of sleep disorders, tools, research, and news
Sleep Foundation
Information and resources about sleep
National Center on Sleep Disorder Research
Information and resources about sleep
UCLA Center for Sleep Research
Sleep research, videos, and publications
WebMD Sleep Health Center
Learn more about sleep disorders and issues
Tobacco Cessation
American Lung Association
Disease information and research for tobacco cessation resources
Committed Quitters
Individualized stop-smoking plans along with quit aids
Kaiser
Interactive tool calculates how much money you have spent on cigarettes in the past or how much you will spend on them in the future
SmokeFree.gov
On-line guide to quitting
QuitNet
Resource allows users to create their own quit smoking plan, gather quitting tips and advice, offers support and other smoking cessation resources.
Tobacco Cessation Resource Handout
On-line, phone and local classes
WebMD – Are You Ready to Quit Smoking?
Interactive tool measures your readiness to quit smoking. Based on your answers, this tool will identify the stage of readiness you are in and help you think about what to do next to move you towards quitting for good.
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Nutrition
Information on vegetarian nutrition from the American Dietetic Association
Vegetarian Resource Group
A comprehensive website for vegetarians and vegans with lots of vegetarian and vegan recipes, resource lists, tips for traveling and eating vegetarian, and nutrition information
Weight Management
Aim for a Healthy Weight
Guidelines from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute for the assessment of obesity and steps for safe and effective weight loss
CDC – Healthy Weight
Healthy weight – it’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle
The Daily Burn
Diet and fitness tracking website
Web MD – Healthy Eating and Diet Center
Health and diet guide, diet plans, weight loss trends, vitamins, cooking, exercise, etc.
Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths
Tips provided by the Dept. of Health and the National Institute of Health
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