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Following are health, medical and
wellness resources I've gleaned during Internet reference searches. Enjoy!
No compensation received for
these listing, except an occasional link exchange.
Please report "dead" links to
appleseeds[at]franciscan[dot]edu
For your convenience, following are new links:
updated:
08/27/2010
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Cardiac Rehabilitation - National Library of Medicine (NIH: National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute). The goal is to help you return to an
active life, and to reduce the risk of further heart problems. A team of
specialists will create a plan for you that includes exercise training,
education on heart healthy living, and counseling.
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DrugAlert.org: a comprehensive database featuring information and news
alerts about potentially dangerous drugs currently on the market or
previously available worldwide.
Bioethics:
Index
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Catholic Church’s Position on Stem Cell Research (USCCB): Church
Documents and Teachings, Facts Sheets, Articles and Publications.
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Dignitas Personae
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Instruction from Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith on ethical
issues arising from biomedical research.
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Life-Giving Love in an Age of Technology - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
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Bioethics - The Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University:
Articles, cases, and links on medical ethics, biotechnology and ethics,
clinical ethics, end-of-life decision making, culturally competent health
care, and public health policy.
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BioEthics - Office of Science Education (OSE), division of the
National Institutes of Health
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The
Bioethics Research Library - Georgetown University: World’s largest
collection related to an interdisciplinary and multi-format collection on
ethical issues related to health care, biomedical research, biotechnology,
and the environment.
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Bioethics Syllabus Exchange Database - Bioethics
Research Library (Georgetown University).
A clearinghouse for syllabi to promote the study of bioethics. The study
of bioethics at the high school, undergraduate, and graduate school levels
continues to grow exponentially, and a number of online resources help
educators who seek to incorporate this subject into their courses. This
collection contains over 100 syllabi that relate broadly to ethics and
genetics, and the materials come from seminars and short-term continuing
education classes.
- Culture of Life
Foundation - Aim is to deepen understanding of bioethics, marriage and
family, human dignity and human solidarity.
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Ethics of Stem Cell Research - Rev. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D.,
National Catholic Bioethics Center
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Father Tad
Pacholzcyk on the Latest Bioethical Issues - Texas Catholic
interview
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Human Embryology and Church Teachings (CatholicCulture.org): Dianne N.
Irving, M.A., Ph.D.
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Limbal
Stem-Cell Therapy and Long-Term Corneal Regeneration - New England
Journal of Medicine (June 23, 2010): Adult stem cells reverse blindness
caused by caustic chemicals.
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National
Catholic Bioethics Center - Devoted to defending sanctity of life, and derives
its message directly from the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Nuffield
Council on Bioethics - examines ethical issues raised by new
developments in biology and medicine.
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The Stanford Center for
Biomedical Ethics: "dedicated to interdisciplinary research and
education in biomedical ethics, and provides clinical and research ethics
consultation." The materials on their site are divided into four sections:
"Programs", "Research", "Education", and "Service."
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Stem Cell Information - Archdiocese of Detroit: Advocacy &
Programming, Statements, News & Articles.
- Stem Cell
Research - Coalition of Americans for Research Ethics
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Types of Stem Cells
(International Society for Stem Cell Research):
Adult Stem Cells or Tissue-specific Stem Cells | Fetal Stem Cells | Cord
Blood Stem Cells | Embryonic Stem Cells | Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPS
cells)
End of Life Care:
Index
Health
Care Reform:
Index
- USCCB
Position on Health Care Reform - The United States Conference of
Catholic Bishops (USCCB) promotes its support of "truly universal health
policy with respect for human life and dignity." Includes letters from
bishops to Congress, videos, facts and statistics, frequently asked
questions, and links for contacting members of Congress.
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Cardinal George's Statement on Health Care - USCCB 2009 Fall Assembly
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Catholic Medical Association – Open Letter to Catholic Organizations.
Calls for a renewed emphasis on the principle of subsidiarity across the
spectrum of issues in health care financing and services.…critiques the
federal government-centered approach evident in legislation passed out of
congressional committees. Even apart from the issue of abortion and
respect for conscience rights, such an approach is wrong in principle,
demonstrably ineffective in practice, and dangerous given the Obama
administration's evident refusal to respect human life.
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"Principles of Catholic Social Teaching and Health Care Reform": A
Joint Pastoral Statement of Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann and Bishop Robert
W. Finn - Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and of the Diocese of
Kansas City-St. Joseph.
- Search the
Health Reform Bill: Updated to include
House of Representatives bill H.R. 4872, The Health Care and Education
Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, March 18, 2010 (6,219 pages).
Also search the combination of the Senate & House of Representatives health bills
passed in November & December 2009.
Diseases and
Conditions:
Index
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Addictionsearch.com - Drug and Alcohol Addiction Research and Treatment
Center Listings. Your source for addiction related research on drug
rehabs and alcohol treatment programs, treatment centers and
rehabilitation information. Our resources provide comprehensive drug
addiction treatment, drug and alcohol rehabs and substance abuse treatment
research.
- Center for Online Addiction - offers hope and valuable resources to those seeking information about
Internet addiction. Internet addiction is a type of compulsive disorder
and as an organization, we are specifically dedicated to helping people
who suffer from this new form of addictive behavior.
- Internet Connectivity - Addiction and Dependency Study. Steven John Thompson, The Pennsylvania
State University
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Allergy Basics Center - links to informative articles on asthma, food allergies,
children's allergies, latex allergies, hay-fever, airborne and seasonal
allergies, skin allergies, insect bites and stings, allergy testing and
anaphylaxis. Don't let the disclaimer at the beginning scare you out of
using the site—the information is invaluable for those with allergies of
any sort.
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Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (National Institute of
Mental Health): An easy-to-read booklet of attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD). Includes causes, symptoms, help and resources.
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Autism Spectrum Disorders Health Center - WebMD: Includes Topic
Overview, Symptoms, Exams/Tests, Treatment Overview, References.
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About.com:
Autism. Lisa Jo Rudy, autism guide. Includes: What is Autism? | Life
with Autism | Treatments | latest articles and research.
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Autism Toolkit
for Healthcare Professionals. Experts define autism and related
pervasive developmental disorders as severe neurodevelopmental conditions
that seriously impair social, communicative and behavioral functioning.
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The Breast Cancer Site:
Your click on the "Click Here to Give - it's FREE" button helps fund
free mammograms for women in need — low-income, inner-city and minority
women whose awareness of breast cancer and opportunity for help is often
limited. Your click is paid for by site sponsors, and mammogram funding is
provided to clinics throughout the U.S. through the efforts of the
National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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Celiac
Disease (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney
Diseases). Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small
intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People
who have celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, rye,
and barley.
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Clostridium Difficile (C. diff) Infections - Medline Plus: Includes
basic general information, symptoms, treatment and research.
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DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating plan.
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Diseases & Conditions
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): to collaborate to create the expertise,
information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their
health.
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The Diseases and
Conditions Index (DCI): This new Web health index gives you a quick
and easy way to get complete and dependable information about heart, lung,
and blood diseases and sleep disorders.
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Flu.gov - comprehensive government-wide information on H1N1, pandemic and avian
flu. In the event of a pandemic, this will be the authoritative site
for U.S. government information on the pandemic flu outbreaks.
- Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -- Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) - Provides general information for the public as well as special
populations, such as health care professionals, international travelers
and poultry workers.
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Flu Wiki - goal is to be a
reliable source of information, as neutral as possible, about important
facts useful for a public health approach to pandemic influenza; a venue
for anticipating the vast range of problems that may arise if a pandemic
does occur; a venue for thinking about implementable solutions to
foreseeable problems.
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H1N1 Flu
(Swine Flu) - Medline Plus: The H1N1/Swine flu is an infection caused
by a virus. The virus is contagious and can spread from human to human.
Symptoms are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include
fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
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Medline Plus - Bird Flu - Offers
news, vetted links to related websites and organizations, and information
about research, clinical trials, public policy and more.
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Swine Flu: 10 Things You Need to Know (AP). The Associated Press has
tried to boil down the mass of information into 10 things you should know
to be flu-savvy. Source: CDC
swine flu basics |
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's FAQ's.
Inside Cancer
(Dolan DNA Learning Center of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory): a rather
remarkable exploration of the nature of cancer in the human body.
Utilizing graphics and interactive animations that serve to explain this
complex condition, the site is divided into sections that deal with the
causes and prevention of cancer, its diagnosis and treatment, and how the
disease manifests itself. Each section combines well-drawn animations with
video clips of scientists narrating brief passages that illuminate the
accompanying descriptions and captions.
Joint Disorders (Medline Plus) - Joints can be damaged by many types of
injuries or diseases -
Arthritis.
Lyme Disease - JAMA Patient Page (American Medical Association)
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Lyme Disease — Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Prevent
Lyme Disease (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). How to
protect yourself from tick bites.
Mayo
Clinic–Symptom Checker - Tools for
healthier lives. Use this guide to discover the most common causes of
common symptoms.
Melanoma - What You Need to Know.
The Mesothelioma
Center: A one-stop resource on all the dangers of asbestos cancer
ranging from occupational exposure to
mesothelioma treatment
options with more than 3000 pages of the most comprehensive and cutting edge
information on the web.
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Mesothelioma & Asbestos
Awareness Center - provides the most comprehensive mesothelioma
information on the Web on jobsite exposure, new treatments, legal questions
and resources.
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Asbestos.net- Mesothelioma
& Asbestos Cancer Resource Center. A comprehensive resource on asbestos
and its devastating effects, including mesothelioma, asbestos cancer, and
other asbestos-related diseases. We strive to provide the most complete
resource available on all aspects of malignant mesothelioma - a cancer
uniquely linked to just a brief exposure to asbestos. Includes video
articles, a directory of cancer centers and oncologists, a medical terms
glossary, legal glossary, legal resources, and much more.
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Fight
Mesothelioma Cancer: Connect with US Cancer Treatment Centers approved
by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), read up on lung cancer research and
treatment options.
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Mesothelioma Web:
one of the most comprehensive sites on asbestos and mesothelioma providing
information and support to those who have been exposed to asbestos.
Mesothelioma
Common Questions and Treatment.
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Research Guide on Malignant Mesothelioma Lung Cancer and Asbestos.
Including types of cancer, treatment options, hazardous careers @ risk of
asbestos exposure, clinical trials and more.
National Institute
on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) - To support and promote the
best science on alcohol and health for the benefit of all by: Increasing
the understanding of normal and abnormal biological functions and behavior
relating to alcohol use | Improving the diagnosis, prevention, and
treatment of alcohol use disorders | Enhancing quality health care.
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The Cool Spot (National Institute
on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism): Resources, information, and support on
alcohol use and abuse among teenagers. The site contains a selection of
external resources that may be of assistance to persons with a drinking
problem, or for those with a family member who is having a problem with
drinking.
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Helping Patients Who Drink Too Much - A Clinician’s Guide. Written for
primary care and mental health clinicians, it addresses the subject of how
to help patients with alcohol problems. Created by qualified professionals
at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), is
divided into several sections designed to help such practitioners with the
process of screening for alcohol problems and, if necessary, conducting an
intervention. Finally, the site is rounded out by a FAQ document which
answers such questions as "What can I do to help patients who struggle to
remain abstinent or who relapse?"
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Older Adults and Alcohol - You Can Get Help (National Institute on
Aging). Download booklet (PDF) in right column
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Rethinking
Drinking - Alcohol and Your Health - Web site and booklet produced by
the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a part of
the National Institutes of Health. Many drinkers may be unaware that their
drinking habits are putting them at risk for alcohol-related
problems.…Others may know that their drinking is causing problems, but
don't know where to turn for help in cutting back or quitting.
Rethinking Drinking provides evidence-based information for all of
these people, along with support for making a change.
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Tips for
Cutting Down on Drinking (National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism)
National MRSA Education Initiative - Preventing MRSA Skin Infections
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Poison Ivy, Oak, and
Sumac Information Center - Facts and Myths
Project
Cork - Department of Community and Family
Medicine, Dartmouth Medical School. "Cork's mission is to assemble and
disseminate current, authoritative information on substance abuse for
clinicians, health care providers, human service personnel, and policy
makers. Project Cork produces a bibliographic database, offers current
awareness services, produces resource materials, responds to queries, and
collaborates in professional education efforts.
Sundowner’s
Syndrome largely remains a mystery to medical science, although there
are several theories about why these symptoms begin at night. More and
more studies are being conducted to try to determine the exact cause.
Check additional page links along top-right column.
Sun
Safety Information for Everyone - Magellan’s Travel Advice - Health
Issues.
Whooping
Cough (Pertussis) - MedlinePlus
Health:
Index
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Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ) - USA's lead Federal agency for research on health care
quality, costs, outcomes, and patient safety.
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American Heart Association - Healthy Lifestyle - Better lifestyle
habits can help you reduce your risk for heart attack. Learn what you can
do to help prevent heart disease and stroke.
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Bed Bugs -
Biology and Management (Harvard School of Public Health): Bed bugs are
increasingly becoming a problem within residences of all kinds, including
homes, apartments, hotels, cruise ships, dormitories and shelters.
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Beware
of Bug Bites and Stings (Food and Drug Administration)
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Care.com - Senior Care Directory (National). Care.com can help you find
the best resources for all your elder-care needs, from financial and
legal, to medical and social and more.
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CDC - Health Tips for
Students Studying Abroad. In celebration of International Education
Week (November 17-21), CDC’s travel health experts have put together this
"study guide" for some tips on how to prepare for a safe and healthy
study-abroad experience.
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College Health and Safety (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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CampusHealthandSafety.org is an online resource for higher education
administrators, students, parents, and other professionals who are seeking
information about creating healthier and safer living and learning
environments for college and university students, both on campus and in
the surrounding community. This Web site emphasizes a comprehensive public
health-based approach to addressing alcohol and other drug use and
violence and in promoting mental health wellness among students.
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Empowered Patient - Tips for Savvy Medical Web Surfing
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The
Environmental Health Science Education is an education outreach of the
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences provides educators,
students and scientists with easy access to reliable tools, resources and
classroom materials. It seeks to invest in the future of environmental
health science by increasing awareness of the link between the environment
and human health.
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FamilyDoctor.org
- "health information for the whole family from the
American Academy of Family Physicians." All of the information is written
and reviewed by physicians and patient education professionals. You'll
find guides for Healthy Living | Smart Patient Guide |
Women’s–Men’s–Seniors’–Kids' Health | Over the Counter Guide | Drug
Information.
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Gardening
Health and Safety Tips (CDC) - Some tips to help keep you safe and
healthy so that you can enjoy the beauty and bounty gardening can bring.
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Genetics Home Reference provides consumer-friendly information about the
effects of genetic variations on human health.
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Hand Sanitizer Risks (CNN - Dr. Sanjay Gupta): The New England Journal
of Medicine first warned of cases of people ingesting hand sanitizer a few
months ago. If you have any questions, you can call the American
Association of Poison Control Centers Poison Help Line 1-800-222-1222.
You'll be connected to your local poison control center.
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Hard Surface Hygiene Fact Sheet - Information on Disinfecting and Sanitizing
Products. A new consumer fact sheet published by The Soap and Detergent
Association (SDA) describes the safe, beneficial, and proper use of
surface cleaning products and disinfectants.
- HealthNews - Health News,
Natural Health, Family Health, Nutrition & Diet, Fitness & Exercise,
Health & Beauty
- Health Tips (Tips.Net):
Designed to increase your general knowledge about health issues and,
thereby, to provide what you need in order to effectively maintain and
improve your health.
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iFirstAid - St. John Ambulance believes that everyone should learn at least the basic
First Aid techniques. You may need to use them at any time at home, at
school or work or even while you're travelling. Knowing what to do can
make the difference to a person's recovery, and you could even save their
life.
- Men's Health Center (WebMD): Find
men's health topics and information.
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Most
Americans Should Consume Less Sodium (1,500 mg/Day or Less) - Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention. Too much sodium is bad for your health
and can increase your blood pressure and risk for a heart attack or
stroke.
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Peanut Butter Product Recalls -
FDA. Note: This list includes food
products subject to recall in the United States since January 2009 related
to peanut butter and peanut paste recalled by Peanut Corporation of
America. This list will be updated as new information is received. This
information is current as of the date indicated. Once included, all food
recalls will remain listed. Updated regularly.
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Sun
Safety Information for Everyone - Magellan’s Travel Advice - Health
Issues.
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Teen Dating Violence (CDC). Unhealthy relationships can start early
and last a lifetime. Dating violence often starts with teasing and name
calling. These behaviors are often thought to be a "normal" part of a
relationship. But these behaviors can lead to more serious violence like
physical assault and rape.
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Travelers' Health (CDC) - offers information to assist travelers and
their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and
other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during
international travel.
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UnsafeHome.com - Do you know about the ingredients found in the common
household products you use everyday – do you know which ones might be
dangerous to you and your family's health? UnsafeHome.com educates 'the
public, specifically parents and caregivers, about environmental toxins
that affect children's health.' Now you can find all the pertinent
information you need to know about these toxins.
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Women's Health Center
(WebMD): Information on Women's Wellness, Nutrition, Fitness, Intimate
Questions, and Weight Loss.
Elder Care and Geriatrics:
Index
- The
American Geriatrics Society (AGS): health professionals devoted to
improving the health, independence and quality of life of all older
people.
- Alzheimer's Caregiver
Support online
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Eldercare and Aging: online information for librarians and caregivers
of aging/elderly associations, societies and resources.
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GeroNurseOnline.org, developed through the Nurse Competence in Aging
initiative, is the "go to" website for authoritative information and
evidence-based content on nursing care of older adults. Also the portal to
the geriatric content of 55 specialty nursing associations and health
organizations.
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Maturity Health
Matters - Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA). FDA health news for
older adults, their families and their caregivers."
Article Index.
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The Merck Manual of Health and Aging
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NIHSeniorHealth.gov - features authoritative and up-to-date health information from Institutes
and Centers at the National Institutes of Health as well as material from
the American Geriatrics Society. This site makes aging-related health
information easily accessible for family members and friends.
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Nutrition and Hydration - Moral Considerations
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Older Adults and Alcohol - You Can Get Help (National Institute on
Aging). Download booklet (PDF) in right column
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"On Basic Care for Patients in the ‘Vegetative’ State" Cardinal Justin
Rigali (CatholicCulture)
- The State of
Aging and Health in America Report 2007 (Center for Disease Control):
Contains the full text of the report for anyone with an interest in public
health, gerontology, and other allied fields, along with the 2004 report
as well. Visitors will also appreciate the extra features offered here,
which include state-based report cards that examine fifteen key indicators
of older adult health, such as obesity rates, smoking habits, flu vaccine
updates, and others.
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Strengthening
Activities and Older Adults (CDC): Muscle-strengthening activities can
provide numerous health benefits, particularly as you grow older. There
are many ways you can strengthen your muscles, whether it's at home or the
gym. The activities you choose should work all the major muscle groups of
your body (legs, hips, back, chest, abdomen, shoulders, and arms).
Medical:
Index
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American Heart Association (AMA) - "Building healthier lives, free of
cardiovascular diseases and stroke."
- Hands-Only™ CPR
(American Heart Association): Two steps to save a life. When an adult
suddenly collapses, trained or untrained bystanders—that means a person
near the victim—should: 1) Call 911 and 2) Push hard and fast in the
center of the chest. Studies of real emergencies that have occurred in
homes, at work or in public locations, show that these two steps, called
Hands-Only™ CPR, can be as effective as conventional CPR. Providing
Hands-Only CPR to an adult who has collapsed from a sudden cardiac arrest
can more than double that person's chance of survival.
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Cardiac Rehabilitation - National Library of Medicine (NIH: National
Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute). The goal is to help you return to an
active life, and to reduce the risk of further heart problems. A team of
specialists will create a plan for you that includes exercise training,
education on heart healthy living, and counseling.
- HeartHub for Patients - AMA’s
patient portal for information, tools and resources about cardiovascular
disease and stroke.
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For Caregivers (AMA) - Sections on rights, responsibility and
resources.
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Resources for Healthcare Professionals (AMA) - Includes Statements,
Guidelines & Clinical Updates, Improve Patient Care, Stroke Resources.
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CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (AMA)
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Atrial
Fibrillation (MedlinePlus) - An arrhythmia is a problem with the speed or
rhythm of the heartbeat. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of
arrhythmia. The cause is a disorder in the heart’s electrical system.
Includes interactive tutorial.
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Habits of the Heart - The Science Museum of Minnesota developed this resource for
students and teachers on the cardiovascular system. You'll find 'lesson
plans,' 'classroom activities,' 'videos about the heart,' 'links to other
sites about the heart and lungs' and even 'instructions on making a heart
rate monitor.'
- Heart Overview - MedicineNet
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How the Heart Works (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute):
Includes visual and animated sections: heart anatomy, heart
circulation/contractions, electrical system and heart disease.
- The National Heart,
Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provides leadership for a national
program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood
resources; and sleep disorders.
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American Thyroid Association (ATA) - Hypothyroidism Booklet (check
Table of Contents in left pane)
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Basic and
Clinical Neurosciences (Columbia University's College of Physicians
and Surgeons): Lectures and videos that provide a "comprehensive and
concise review of the neurosciences." It's best to start by reading the
executive summary, and then click on over to the "Topics and Speakers"
area.
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Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC): to collaborate to create the expertise,
information, and tools that people and communities need to protect their
health. Includes sections on: Emergency Preparedness and Response
| Environmental Health |
Life Stages & Specific
Populations | Healthy
Living | Injury,
Violence & Safety |
Travelers' Health |
Workplace
Safety & Health
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CenterWatch - Clinical
Trials Listing Service - "a wealth of information related to
clinical trials such as a listing of industry and government-sponsored
clinical trials as well as new drug therapies recently approved by the
FDA."
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Heartsaver Bloodborne Pathogens Course (AMA) - your complete resource
for workplace training. This course is designed to meet OSHA requirements
for Bloodborne pathogens training when paired with site-specific
bloodborne pathogens instruction.
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National
Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH - Health and Human
Development Information
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Curriculum for Nurses - Continuing Education Program on SIDS Risk
Reduction (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH)
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The Pathway
to Genomic Medicine - BioEd Online.
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PSA Testing Decision Aid - Health Crossroads. This Crossroad is
intended for men who are considering whether to have a prostate-specific
antigen (PSA) test, a blood test to determine the PSA level. The test may
lead to a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
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Radiology Anatomy Teaching Modules
(University of Washington):
radiology anatomy teaching modules designed to supplement regular
instruction and to serve as a reference resource for medical educators and
students. Along the left side of the site visitors will find a muscle
atlas, an online radiology guide, and the "Teaching Files" area.
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Surgical Planning Laboratory - introduction to the marvels of modern
medicine and technology. Stop in at the Image Gallery for actual movies,
animations and 3-D renderings of many surgical procedures. The Anatomy
Browser provides "a rich, highly detailed, hierarchical view of human
anatomy," certainly not intended to replace Gray's Anatomy but what a
complementary resource.
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ToxLearn: A
Multi-Module Toxicology Tutorial. Created by the U.S. National Library
of Medicine's Toxicology and Environmental Health Information Program and
the U.S. Society of Toxicology to provide an introduction to fundamental
toxicological principles and concepts.
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Virtual Hospital
(University of Iowa): search for any medical questions that you might have.
You’ll find patient educational briefs browseable by organ system or by a
topical list, a collection of peer-reviewed and annotated Web resources, an
internal search engine, as well as links to the Atlas Anatomy.
Patient Medical
References - Encyclopedia of Health Topics and Health information
topic categories
A-Z.
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Virtual Labs -
Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Biointeractive website educates users
about science and technology. Currently, the site contains five full virtual
labs, and they include those that allow students to learn how to identify
various bacteria and another one that casts participants as a young intern
who is learning how to identify heritable diseases of the heart.
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WebAnatomy.net - online
anatomy and physiology resources used in courses on a regular basis.
Includes sets of pathology images and slides that cover such conditions as
coronary artery thrombosis, atherosclerosis, and so on. One rather handy
section includes weblab modules that introduce acolytes to the world of the
heart, the lungs, and the digestive system through slides and interactive
photos. The site is rounded out by the "Virtual Microscope" area, which
includes detailed slides and explanations of cartilage, bone, blood, and
muscular tissue.
Sports Medicine:
Index
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Exercise is Medicine
(American College of Sports Medicine & the American Medical Association):
the primary objective is to encourage athletic trainers, physicians and
other health care providers to record physical activity as a vital sign
during patient visits. Able patients will be advised to participate in at
least 30 minutes of physical activity, and 10 minutes of stretching and
light muscle training, five days a week. Includes sections for Physicians,
Health & Fitness Professionals, the Public, Media and other Exercise
Resources.
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ImPACT - Concussion
Management. ImPACT is used by numerous NFL teams, a number of Major
League Baseball teams (including all umpires), several National Basketball
Association teams, and more than 250 colleges and universities. In addition,
more than 900 high schools nationwide currently use the ImPACT program.
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Head and Brain Injuries - Also called: Concussion, TBI, Traumatic brain
injury. Every year, millions of people in the U.S. sustain head and brain
injuries. Some are minor because the skull is quite good at protecting the
brain. More than half are bad enough that people must go to the hospital.
Serious head injuries can lead to permanent brain damage or death.
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Heads Up - Concussion in
Youth Sports. CDC’s new youth sports tool kit teaches coaches,
athletes, and parents to play it safe when it comes to concussions.
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Learn to
Prevent & Recognize Concussions (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention)
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Sports Injuries (Medline Plus) - Accidents, poor training practices or
improper gear can cause them. Some people get hurt because they are not in
shape. Not warming up or stretching enough can also lead to injuries.
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SportsMedicineDictionary.com: a sports medicine dictionary detailing
and terms relating to sports injuries, nutrition, exercise, and training.
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UPMC Sports
Medicine offers a complete range of services, focusing on the treatment
and prevention of injuries and illnesses related to daily physical activity,
exercise, sports and the performing arts.
Medical References, Journals and
Directories:
Index
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American Academy of
Family Physicians - to promote and maintain high quality standards for
family doctors who are providing continuing comprehensive health care to the
public.
-
The
Anatomy Lesson - a regional/systemic approach to the study of anatomy
which takes a look at each system separately (vascular, respiratory, etc.)
Each lesson will point out various structures found in the particular region
being examined and then followed by a review of what has been covered.
-
CampusHealthandSafety.org - online resource for higher education
administrators, students, parents, and other professionals who are seeking
information about creating healthier and safer living and learning
environments for college and university students, both on campus and in the
surrounding community.
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Cardinal Francis George - Keep Conscience Protections for Health Care
Workers. WASHINGTON-Cardinal Francis George is urging Catholics in the
United States to tell the Obama Administration to retain Health and Human
Services regulations governing conscience protections for health care
workers.
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CDC WONDER
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - powerful database tool that puts CDC
health data at Web users’ fingertips. The easy-to-use, menu-driven system
is free to public health professionals and the general public.
-
Changing
Face of Medicine (NIH) - "Discover the many ways that women have
influenced and enhanced the practice of medicine."
-
Disease, Condition, & Injury Fact Sheets (UPMC-Health Library) - provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety
of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
-
Disaster and Emergency Resources (U.S. Department of Health & Human
Services): Prepare, Respond, Recover
-
Disaster Preparation and Recovery (Medline Plus) - Preparing for a
disaster can reduce the fear, anxiety and losses that disasters cause.
Hurricanes
| Floods |
Tornadoes |
Fires.
-
Disaster Preparation Planning (Red Cross) - Preparations for home and
family, workplace and employees, school and students.
-
Emergency Preparations (CDC) - current information on dealing with weather
emergencies, including floods, tornadoes, and wildfires.
-
Emergency E-mail and Wireless Network (Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention): gives you e-mail and even cell phone alerts about emergency
situations happening in your area. Select your state, county/parish and
then decide what type alerts you would like, be it weather, homeland
security, medical situations to list a few. Currently posted is
information on Seasonal Influenza (flu), basics, prevention and treatment
including the available vaccines. Even if you do not want the alerts, the
site is useful to visit periodically in order to find what is happening in
your area.
-
Disaster
Recovery and Environmental Health (National Library of Medicine)
-
Key Facts
about Hurricane Readiness (CDC) - June 1—November 30: If you
live in coastal areas at risk, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) encourages you to begin preparing yourself for hurricane
season.
- USGS Natural
Hazards Gateway will educate citizens, emergency managers, and
lawmakers on seven natural hazards facing the Nation–
Earthquakes, Floods, Hurricanes, Landslides, Tsunamis, Volcanoes, and
Wildfires
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DocFinder - online physician directory. Developed by Administrators In
Medicine (AIM) National Organization for State Medical & Osteopathic Board
Executive Directors. DocFinder contains the licensing background and
disciplinary information of physicians and other health care practitioners
with much more detailed Medical Malpractice, Hospital Discipline and
Criminal Conviction information…
- eMedExpert:
privately owned and funded; not affiliated with any manufacturer,
merchant, or advocacy group. Includes drugs reviews and comparisons,
Brand/Generic name correspondence tool, PDR's Side effects index.
Information is based on recent reviews and articles published in the
medical literature and drug prescribing information approved by the US
FDA.
-
eMedicine: point-of-care
clinical reference featuring up-to-date, searchable, peer-reviewed medical
articles organized in specialty-focused textbooks, and is continuously
updated with practice-changing evidence culled daily from the medical
literature.
- The EM-DAT Emergency
Disasters Database - maintained by the WHO Collaborating Centre for
Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED), provides access to
useful information concerning both natural and manmade disasters, such as
famine, wind storms, extreme temperature, industrial accidents, drought,
and earthquakes.
-
Harvard Public
Health Review (Harvard University School of Public Health) addresses
such topics as alcohol use among college students and HIV/AIDS prevention
and treatment in the developing world.
-
Health Channel (AllRefer.com):
extensive information from trusted sources on over 4,000 topics including
diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, surgeries, nutrition, poisons, and
special topics. There is also focus on family and community health.
-
HealthLink
- Office of Clinical Informatics, Medical College of Wisconsin: Promotes
health and well-being with accurate, timely, impartial, and authoritative
medical information.
-
HealthNewsReview - dedicated to improving the accuracy of news stories
about medical treatments, tests, products and procedures and helping
consumers evaluate the evidence for and against new ideas in health care.
- Healthopedia.com:
a 'medical and health consumer information resource containing
comprehensive and unbiased information in patient-friendly language from
trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focused health centers,
and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.'
-
HealthWeb
- Linking You to the Best in Health Information. A collaboration of the
Greater Midwest Region of the National Network Libraries of Medicine and
participating HealthWeb institutions that provides organized access to
evaluated non-commercial, health-related, Internet-accessible resources.
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The Healthy
People Library Project - Your Guide to Health Resources: The goal is to
empower libraries to play an active role in increasing the quality and years
of healthy life and eliminating health disparities for all Americans. Click
on Health
Resources |
Health Outreach |
The Science
Insider. Note the selections in left column.
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History of Medicine: Online Syllabus Archive. The National Library of
Medicine's online syllabus archive collects college and university syllabi
in the history of medicine, public health, the biomedical sciences, nursing,
and related areas.
-
Hospital Compare (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services): Find
information on how well hospitals care for patients with certain medical
conditions or surgical procedures, and results from a survey of patients
about the quality of care they received during a recent hospital stay.
-
Inside the
Brain - An Interactive Tour. The Alzheimer's Association sponsors this
website for the purpose of helping the general public better understand the
workings of the brain and 'how Alzheimer's affects it.' The links to other
sites give the visitor the opportunity to explore the brain in its entirety
from a variety of approaches.
-
Institute of Medicine (IOM) - National Academies: serves as adviser to the nation to improve health. The
Institute provides unbiased, evidence-based, and authoritative information
and advice concerning health and science policy to policy-makers,
professionals, leaders in every sector of society, and the public at large.
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg
School of Public Health - contains news briefs,
feature articles, expert essays, and a number of online extras in the
field of public health.
-
The Journal of the
American Medical Association (JAMA) - to promote
the science and art of medicine and the betterment of the public health.
-
The Journal of Family
Practice - the preferred source of original research and evidence-based
medical information for practicing family physicians, family medicine
researchers, and other primary care clinicians.
-
The Linacre
Centre for Healthcare Ethics exists to help
Catholics and others to explore the Church's position on bioethical issues.
Its perspective is informed by Catholic moral teaching, but in defending
such teaching it seeks also to enable dialogue with those of no religious
faith.
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MD Travel Health
-
Complete travel health information for physicians and travelers. Helps
travelers look up the country of their choice and offers suggestions on
which vaccinations to get, what symptoms to look out for, what precautions
to take and what food items to avoid.
-
Medical-Glossary.com:
a helpful guide to diseases, medical procedures, treatments, biological
functions, nursing, and medicine.
-
MedPage
Today - medical news service for physicians that links consumer medical
news and the professional medical analysis needed by clinicians. Offers
reliable, physician-reviewed Teaching Brief™ articles that not only
include news summaries, but also actionable information and perspective to
better understand the implications of the news and engage in an informed
dialogue about the latest medical breakthroughs.
-
The Medpedia
Project - the world's largest collaborative online encyclopedia of
medicine. Physicians, medical schools, hospitals, health organizations and
public health professionals are volunteering to collaboratively build the
most comprehensive medical clearinghouse in the world for information
about health, medicine and the body. This free public site will officially
launch at the end of 2008.
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Medem's Medical
Library provides patients with reliable health care information from
introductory to advanced texts—Diseases and Conditions, Therapies and
Health Strategies, Health and Society.
-
Medical/Health Sciences Libraries on the Web
- compiled by Hardin
Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa
- Medical Matrix: Guide to
Internet Clinical Medicine Resources covering Specialties, Diseases,
Clinical Practice, Medical Literature, Education, Alternative Medicine,
Ethics & Law, and Medical Computing, Internet and Technology.
- MedicalStudent.com: A
digital library of authoritative medical information for the medical
student and all students of medicine. This is the "all-in-one" site for
every medical student.
-
Medical News
Today is the largest independent health and medical news website on
the Internet. Medical News Today is updated with more than 50 articles
every day, 7 days a week— more than any other health news site.
-
Medical
Reference (LibrarySpot): Diseases & Conditions, Medical News, and
Reference
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MedicineNet® is a network of U.S. Board
Certified Physicians and Allied Health Professionals. Include diseases and
conditions, symptoms and signs, procedures and tests, medications,
MedTerms dictionary.
-
MedlinePlus -
health
information from the world's largest medical library, the National Library
of Medicine (NLM). Extensive information from the National Institutes of
Health (NIH) and other trusted sources on over 750 diseases and
conditions. There are directories, a medical encyclopedia and a medical
dictionary, easy-to-understand tutorials on common conditions, tests,
treatments, health information, extensive information on prescription and
nonprescription drugs.
- NIH
MedlinePlus Magazine - the best in reliable, up-to-date health
information. We bring you the latest breakthroughs from NIH-supported
research.
-
MedPix™ Medical Image Database - Peer Reviewed Teaching Files and
Imaging Atlas
-
Medscape
Professional Portal (from WebMD): helps
physicians and healthcare professionals improve their clinical knowledge
and practice of medicine. Its original content, including daily medical
news, commentary, conference coverage, expert columns and continuing
medical education, or CME, activities are written by authors from widely
respected academic institutions and edited and managed by our in-house
editorial staff.
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MedTerms™ – online medical dictionary is the medical reference for
MedicineNet.com,
containing easy-to-understand explanations of over 16,000 medical terms.
This online medical dictionary provides quick access to hard-to-spell and
often misspelled medical definitions through an extensive alphabetical
listing.
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The Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy - 17th Edition. For
Healthcare Professionals.
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Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary: Browse the Medical dictionary
alphabetically.
-
The National Academies
bring together committees of experts in all areas of scientific and
technological endeavor. Four organizations comprise the Academies: the
National Academy of Sciences, the
National Academy of Engineering, the
Institute of Medicine and the
National Research Council.
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National Alliance
for Hispanic Health - advocates on behalf of the well being of
Hispanics across the country, and over the years, they have created a
number of resources that will pique the interest of public health experts
and the general public. Visitors can get a handle of some of their most
requested documents, which include fact sheets on health issues in the
Hispanic community, phone hotlines, and news updates about their latest
work.
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National Institutes of
Health - Health Information. This consumer-oriented National Institutes
of Health site includes Quick Links, on the left side of the page, to such
topics as "Child & Teen Health", "Men's Health", "Minority Health", and
"Seniors' Health".
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The National Library of
Medicine (NLM) - the National Institutes of Health (NIH): world's
largest medical library. The Library collects materials and provides
information and research services in all areas of biomedicine and health
care.
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Nutrition.gov -
National Agricultural Library, Food and Nutrition Information Center. "The
Best Nutrition Information at Your Fingertips." Answers numerous nutrition
related questions, provides helpful hints on planning nutritional meals,
food recalls, and food safety. People trying to lose weight can find
suggestions for weight control through exercise and proper nutrition.
Users can also find useful information about food composition and how your
diet can prevent or help manage diseases.
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OmniMedicalSearch.com - search authoritative medical search engines,
Conditions & Diseases, MedPro for Medical Professionals who need peer
level information, latest health and medical news, journals, databases and
image collections.
-
PDRhealth™
- the consumer Web portal of the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR®), which
has provided trusted and authoritative drug and clinical information to
physicians for over 60 years. The PDRhealth site offers consumer-friendly
explanations of disease states and conditions as well as the safe and
effective use of prescription and non-prescription drugs as well as herbal
medicines.
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Physician Assistant
History Center - The PAHx Center is dedicated to the study of the
history and legacy of the physician assistant profession through the
collection and identification of appropriate papers, manuscripts, magazine
and newspaper clippings, newsletters, references, reports, dissertations,
oral histories, biographies, films, slides, videos, photographs,
artifacts, memorabilia and digital images.
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PriMed - Patient
Education Center. Search authoritative medical information from
Harvard Medical School on more than 500 topics, e.g., -
Depression
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The Public Library
of Science (PLoS) is a nonprofit organization of
scientists and physicians committed to making the world's scientific and
medical literature a public resource. Open the doors to the world's
library of scientific knowledge by giving any scientist, physician,
patient, or student—anywhere in the world—unlimited access to the latest
scientific research.
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SearchMedica Primary Care
presents results from Web sites dedicated to practicing medical
professionals.
-
Science Direct - world's largest electronic collection of science, technology and medicine
full text and bibliographic information.
-
A Student's Guide to
the Medical Literature - designed especially for medical students, but it can be
used by anyone who wants a guide to the medical literature. Includes: A
Tutorial outlining a simple 4-step approach to reading medical literature
| Search Strategies with links to the best web sites | A Guide to Critical
Appraisal of journal articles with step-by-step explanation of the "User's
Guide approach.
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U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) - Protecting and Promoting Your Health.
-
Kid’s Home Page
-
Food Safety 101 - USDA's Food
Safety and Inspection Service offers tips to students and consumers on how
to prevent foodborne illness. The USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline regularly
responds to calls from students with questions about how to safely cook
and prepare foods while away at school.
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Visible Proofs - Forensic Views of the Body - The history of forensic
medicine struggles to develop scientific methods that translate views of
bodies and body parts into "visible proofs" that can persuade judges,
juries, and the public. Three online activities and three lesson plans
introduce forensic medicine, anthropology, technology, and history.
Designed specifically for students and educators, the lesson plans provide
educators with ready-made resources for the classroom and the online
activities promote active learning for students.
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WebMD Health Consumer
Portals - detailed information on a particular
disease or condition, analyze symptoms, locate physicians, store
individual healthcare information, receive periodic e-newsletters on
topics of individual interest, enroll in interactive courses and
participate in online communities with peers.
Medications and Drug Lists:
Index
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Drugs.com - Prescription
drug information for consumers & professionals. The most popular,
comprehensive and up-to-date drug information resource online. Fast, easy
searching of over 24,000 approved medications.
-
DrugAlert.org: a comprehensive database featuring information and news
alerts about potentially dangerous drugs currently on the market or
previously available worldwide.
-
DrugDigest is the most comprehensive source of noncommercial,
evidence-based, consumer-oriented drug information on the Internet. Database
includes more than 1,500 drugs and remedies, herbs & supplements and pill
images.
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Drug Error Finder (United States Pharmacopeia’s (USP))–Look-alike/Sound-alike
Drug Names: A service to healthcare practitioners, industry, consumers,
USP has developed a free tool for accessing drug names that have been
identified with a medication error. USP's Drug Error Finder allows a user
to search more than 1,400 drugs involved in look-alike and/or sound-alike
errors. It not only lists the other drugs involved in a mix-up, but also
designates the severity of the error where at least one report was
received through USP's Reporting Programs.
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DrugWatch.com: a
comprehensive database of 1000s of different medications and drugs
currently on the market or previously available worldwide. Includes
up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications
and includes details about associated side effects to aid in the
protection of patients and consumers.
A-Z Drug Index.
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MedWatch - timely safety
information on drugs and other medical products regulated by the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration.
-
The NLM Drug
Information Portal - provides the public, healthcare
professionals, and researchers a gateway to current, accurate and
understandable drug information from the National Library of Medicine and
other key government agencies.
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Pfizer - Medicine Safety Education - Pfizer developed this interactive
educational resource to help health care providers, public health
professionals, patients, and caregivers learn more about medicine safety.
"Understanding Risk", "Medicine Safety Timeline", and "Partnering to
Protect Patients" have been developed for professional audiences.
"Medicine Safety for Patients" has helpful information developed
especially for patients and caregivers.
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Pillbox (NLM - NIH):
an aid in the identification of unknown solid dosage pharmaceuticals. The
system combines high-resolution images of tablets and capsules with
FDA-approved appearance information (imprint, shape, color, etc.) to
enable users to visually search for and identify an unknown solid dosage
pharmaceutical.
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RxList - The Internet Drug Index for prescription drugs and medications
Alternative
Medicine and
Supplements:
Index
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Annie's Remedy - Essential Oils & Herbs. Caveat: Information on the
traditional uses and properties of herbs provided on this site are for
educational use only, and is not intended as medical advice. Every attempt
has been made for accuracy, but none is guaranteed. Many traditional uses
and properties of herbs have not been validated by the FDA. If you have
any serious health concerns, you should always check with your health care
practitioner before self-administering herbs.
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The Dietary Supplements Labels Database - The National Library of Medicine
has released a new resource focused on dietary supplements. The Dietary
Supplements Labels Database includes information from the labels of over
2,000 brands of dietary supplements in the marketplace, including
vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, and other
specialty supplements.
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Herbal
Medicine (U.S. National Library of Medicine-NIH): An herb is a plant
or plant part used for its scent, flavor or therapeutic properties. Herbal
medicine products are dietary supplements that people take to improve
their health. Many herbs have been used for a long time for claimed health
benefits. They are sold as tablets, capsules, powders, teas, extracts and
fresh or dried plants. However, some can cause health problems, some are
not effective and some may interact with other drugs you are taking.
-
Herbals,
Supplements & Alternative Therapies (PDRHealth)
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Stevia FAQ - What's Next for the Sugar Substitute? Questions and
answers about Stevia's potential use as a component of sweeteners.
-
Herb & Supplement Encyclopedia (FloraHealth.com): Scroll down the
page for an A to Z listing of accurate and up to date information on
herbs that are commonly used in herbal preparations within Canada and
the United States.
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Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine - covers the following
topics: ethnobotany, ethnomycology, ethnozoology, ethnoecology,
traditional medicines, traditional healthcare in households and domestic
arenas, migrant healthcare/urban ethnobiology, pluralistic healthcare in
developing countries,, as well as other related areas in environmental,
nutritional, medical and visual anthropology.
- National
Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NIH)
-
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM): group of diverse
medical and health care systems, practices, and products that are not
presently considered to be part of conventional medicine. As with
adults, a wide range of CAM therapies are used in children, including
herbs and dietary supplements, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care,
naturopathy, and homeopathy.
Mental Health
and Counseling:
Index
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Affirmation Therapy - describes the psychiatric work of Conrad Baars, MD and Anne
Terruwe on the nature of man based on St. Thomas Aquinas' Summa Theologica.
Their approach is named affirmation therapy, and the important clinical
discovery of Emotional Deprivation Disorder . It involves treating people
by guiding them in learning to love and receive love, thus healing all
negative behavior.
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The Anxiety Disorders
Association of America (ADAA) is a nonprofit
organization whose mission is to promote the prevention, treatment and cure
of anxiety disorders and to improve the lives of all people who suffer from
them.
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The Bright Side, Wings of Support - Resources and information on
depression, grief, suicide, mental illness and emotional well being.
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Compulsive Hoarding - Obsessive Compulsive Foundation - Covers What is
Compulsive Hoarding? Q/A, treatment, effects on family and society,
research articles and case studies.
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CopeCareDeal - a mental health site for teens. All content has been
reviewed by a psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent care. The
site is divided into three areas, 'Cope' where positive thinking comes into
play, 'Care,' featuring articles and resources to help your teenager take
care of herself/himself and friends and 'Deal,' with emphasis on feelings.
Sponsored By the Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands with support from
the Annenberg Public Policy Center of the University of Pennsylvania.
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Coping With a
Disaster or Traumatic Event - Trauma and Disaster Mental Health Resources
(CDC): The effects of a disaster, terrorist attack, or other public health
emergency can be long-lasting, and the resulting trauma can reverberate even
with those not directly affected by the disaster. This page provides general
strategies for promoting mental health and resilience.
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Cornerstone of
Hope: dedicated to providing support, education, and hope for the
grieving. Guided by Christian values of compassion Cornerstone offers
comprehensive grief support services to those seeking support after the
death of a loved one and to the professional community who serves the
bereaved.
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Counseling & Therapy With
Values - a directory of independent counselors and clinics throughout
North America that provide counseling and resources to individuals, couples,
and families while upholding strong values. We are also firm supporters of
marriage counseling and family therapy, believing in the value of strong
healthy families and relationships.
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"Forgiveness: the Keystone of Human Values" by Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR.
Forgiveness can be "one way to reduce conflict and hostility, as well as to
promote understanding and respect…to diminish unresolved hurt and pain that
burdens many…" Forgiveness is a choice, a decision, an act of bravery
requiring courage; it is hard work.
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"Forgiveness: Part of Healing"
by Elaine Walton ("Marriage and
Families," April 2001): "We can say, "I forgive," but still question if we
have truly forgiven. We may not be able to decide if forgiveness is
important or valuable.…"
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Helpguide.org:
Understand, Prevent and Resolve Life's Challenges. Expert information and
non-commercial resources for mental and emotional health, active healthy
lifestyles, and aging issues.
-
HealthyMinds.org - The American Psychiatric Association (APA): useful
resources to educate consumers and patients about maintaining healthy
minds and healthy lives. Plus, Hotline Numbers (toll-free), Non-profit
resources, Associations and Government resources.
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The Jed
Foundation promotes efforts to prevent suicide by college students. It
has released a "Framework for Developing Institutional Protocols for the
Acutely Distressed or Suicidal College Student" to help colleges and
universities with their intervention programs.
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LukeNotes - newsletter of Saint Luke Institute. Each issue includes an
article and a case study which discusses significant issues facing women and
men religious, clergy, and persons ministering in the Church. Our goal is to
foster the healthy psycho-spiritual development of women and men who serve
the Church.
Articles index.
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The National Institute of
Mental Health (NIMH): dedicated to research focused on the
understanding, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders and the
promotion of mental health.
-
Health & Outreach - Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD, ADD), Bipolar Disorder (Manic-Depressive Illness),
Borderline Personality Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, etc.
-
Our Inner Source -
to bring people together, help to expand their consciousness of new
ideas and concepts, and give people the support they need to bring love and
gratitude into their hearts.
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Recession Forcing More Married Couples to Seek Counseling Rather than
Divorce
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Scrupulous
Anonymous - ministering to those afflicted with scrupulosity…Archives
-
Suicide and Mental Health Association (SMHAI): dedicated to suicide
and mental health related issues. Our main goal is to prevent suicidal
behavior and to relieve its effects on all who maybe affected by it. We
also promote and advocate education, awareness and treatment in regards to
mental health.
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Support for Students Exposed to Trauma (RAND Corp.): 200-page manual
that offers an overview of the "Support for Students Exposed to Trauma" (SSET)
program. which is "a series of ten lessons whose structured approach aims
to reduce distress resulting from exposure to trauma."
Parenting and Family
Health:
Index
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Baby Name Guide: Expectant parents
are often in a quandary as to what handle to put on the new arrival. Here
you can research names by categories such as African, American, Arthurian
Legend, Chinese, Floral to name but a few. You'll be able to find the most
popular names for the last several years as well as get valuable tips on
the naming process.
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BAM! Body and Mind - online destination for kids created by the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC). Designed for kids 9-13 years old, BAM! Body
and Mind gives them the information they need to make healthy lifestyle
choices. The site focuses on topics that kids told us are important to
them — such as food & nutrition, diseases, physical fitness, safety, your
life, your body.
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"A
Catholic Physician Talks to Engaged Couples" - marriage-preparation by
William White, MD
-
The Child and Family WebGuide (Eliot-Pearson Department of Child
Development, Tufts University/Tisch Library): directory of sites on child
development, teenager and family issues. Topics are selected on the basis
of parent recommendations; they cover all ages, from early child
development through adolescence.
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Childbirth.org - Pregnancy and childbirth information. Educating
yourselves, knowing your options, and how to provide yourselves with the
best possible care are essential to a healthy pregnancy. Enjoy the many
links of educational, informational, and personal nature. Here is one of
the most complete childbirth resources.
- Child Development Institute
- recommended by ‘Psychology Today.’ Designed for
parents to help with all aspects of child rearing, from prenatal,
newborns, up through teenagers. There are sections on child development,
parenting, child psychology, teenagers, health, safety and learning
disabilities including Attention Deficit Disorder and Dyslexia.
- The Cool Spot (National
Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism): Resources, information, and
support on alcohol use and abuse among teenagers. The site contains a
selection of external resources that may be of assistance to persons with
a drinking problem, or for those with a family member who is having a
problem with drinking.
- Facts About Youth (Facts):
resource designed to give educators, parents and students important
science-based information about healthful approaches to youth who may be
conflicted about gender identity and sexual orientation. This site is a
project of the American College of Pediatricians, in coalition with other
organizations who share a concern for the well-being of all youth.
- Family Education - 'information for parents on every aspect of family life.' Includes
resources on child health, child development, nutrition and fitness for
the whole family, and child safety.
- FamilyDoctor.org - Health
Information for the Whole Family from the American Academy of Family
Physicians (AAFP)
- Family First is an
organization dedicated to 'putting the family first.' Here is your portal
for resources on parenting, marriage, family life and family health,
resources that all parents, whether in a dual parenting situation or a
single one, need. There's also a daily e-zine, Family Minute with Mark
Merrill, that will give you daily tips via e-mail that always seem to
arrive with the right tip at the right minute!
- Family Tips (Tips.Net) - Ideas,
tips, and information you need to help improve your family, to help
raise good children and to deal with the various challenges of family
life. Tips cover behavioral problems, child care, discipline, marriage,
parenting and more.
- Fathers for
Good - Knights of Columbus. Highlights the unique contributions of
men, husbands and fathers. The world would be lacking without them.
Includes sections on Common Challenges of Fatherhood and A Father’s
Spirituality, and more.
- Focus Adolescent Services is an
internet clearinghouse of information and resources on teen and family
issues to help and support families with troubled and at-risk teens.
- Great Dad: Advice for Expectant
Dads, New, Single, Stay at Home dads with Parenting Information and
Pregnancy Care.
- HealthyChildren
(American Academy of Pediatrics): The mission is to attain optimal
physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants,
children, adolescents, and young adults.
- HealthNews - Health News,
Natural Health, Family Health, Nutrition & Diet, Fitness & Exercise,
Health & Beauty
- The Healthy Refrigerator - Learn how to eat healthier and also how to control your cholesterol
levels. "As cholesterol levels increase, most people are unaware that
heart disease begins in childhood. This site is dedicated to providing
heart-healthy tips for the entire family." There are tips on nutrition, on
how to stock your 'healthy refrigerator,' facts about heart disease and a
'Just for Kids!' section.
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How
Your Baby Grows During Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians &
Gynecologists): For your entire pregnancy, the baby depends on you for all
the things it needs to grow and thrive. Although each pregnancy is unique,
the growth and development of a fetus take place in a fairly standard
pattern. Month by month, you and your baby prepare for birth and a new
life.
- John Rosemond’s Traditional
Parenting - psychologist and nationally syndicated
columnist, has developed a web site for common-sense parenting, a must for
every parent. Excellent resources including John's weekly column, his Q &
A of the week, parenting stories submitted by visitors like you, resource
directories, and weekly polls.
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KidsHealth - largest and most-visited site on the Web providing
doctor-approved health information about children from before birth
through adolescence. Separate areas for
kids,
teens, and
parents—each with its own
design, age-appropriate content, and tone.
- The Love Is Not
Abuse Curriculum is a guide to teaching high school students about
the issue of dating violence. Using literature and poetry, this program
provides teachers with the tools to teach about this sensitive subject and
is intended to be taught in either Health or English/Language Arts
classes.
- MD Travel Health -
Complete travel health information for physicians and travelers. Helps
travelers look up the country of their choice and offers suggestions on
which vaccinations to get, what symptoms to look out for, what precautions
to take and what food items to avoid.
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NOVA - Life's Greatest
Miracle: Tracks the human development from embryo to newborn by way of
the extraordinary microimagery of Swedish photographer Lennart Nilsson.
Includes explanations of diagnostic and screening techniques currently
used to assess the health of an unborn child, the stem cell debate. This
site is indeed an important educational resource with a teacher's guide as
well as suggestions for associated discussions and activities. This
hour-long program is divided into
eight chapters.
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Parent's Guide to Kids' Vaccines - Food and Drug Administration
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Parenthoodweb.com - online parenting resource dedicated to 'helping
families grow.' Our goal is to help you understand and connect with your
child.
- Robyn’s Nest - The Parenting Network
- extensive parenting site "devoted to providing you with the optimal tools
to insure the best possible quality of life for your children."
- Safety
Tips for Halloween - U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Teen Dating Violence (CDC). Unhealthy relationships can start early
and last a lifetime. Dating violence often starts with teasing and name
calling. These behaviors are often thought to be a "normal" part of a
relationship. But these behaviors can lead to more serious violence like
physical assault and rape.
- Troubled Teens - Parents of troubled teens across the country are realizing that they need
help dealing with a son or daughter that is making poor decisions. And
they are discovering that they are not alone. It is a time to take action!
We offer both wilderness training and academic training for troubled
teens.
Cyber-Abuse and Child Protection:
Index
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Family Watchdog (National Sex Offender Registry) - "Free national US
search for registered sex offenders. Map registered sex offenders to see
who lives in your area." The mission is to build a bilingual safety portal
for awareness of nearby threats by providing accessible and accurate sex
offender location information. Contains information from all states, and
is updated on a daily basis to ensure that the information is as current
as the states from which sex offender data is received.
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GetNetWise - Families - The Internet offers kids many opportunities for
learning, constructive entertainment, and personal growth. At the same
time, parents are concerned about the risks kids face online. The
challenge for parents is to educate themselves and their children about
how to use the Internet safely. Includes:
Online Safety Guide | Tools for
Families | Web Sites for Kids | Reporting Trouble.
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Internet Keep Safe Coalition - to give parents, educators, and policy makers the
information and tools that empower them to teach children the safe and
healthy use of technology and the Internet.
- Online Safety - Yahoo:
Making smart choice online. Online safety skills for
Teens and for
Parents.
- Parry Aftab, Esq., The Privacy Lawyer™
- managing cybercrime, privacy and cyber-abuse risks. Check out sections
on School Risk Management (FERPA)
| Privacy Laws |
Kids’
Internet Law |
Workplace Privacy |
Risk
Management | For
Lawyers |
Child
Pornography |
Articles.
- Teaching Kids to Stay
Cyber-Safe (National Cyber Security Alliance): A national campaign to
engrain the three Cs—cyberethics, cybersafety and cybersecurity—into the
subconscious of K-12 students.
- Safety
Tips for Parents (LearntheNet.com): Protect children from online
exploitation.
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WiredSafety.org - the world's largest Internet safety and help group.
Provides help, information and education to Internet and mobile device
users of all ages. Helps victims of cyberabuse ranging from online fraud,
cyberstalking and child safety, to hacking and malicious code attacks.
Also help for parents with issues, such as MySpace and cyberbullying.
Wellness:
Index
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3SmartCubes - Tests meant for those who are serious about discovering
themselves. They are scientific, accurate and certified by PhD's. They
measure one’s skills and aptitude in the following areas: IQ & Aptitude |
Personality | Career | Parenting | Relationship.
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Active Living by Design
is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and is a part
of the UNC School of Public Health in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. This
program establishes innovative approaches to increase physical activity
through community design, public policies and communications strategies.
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The American Council on
Exercise (ACE) is committed to enriching quality of life through safe
and effective physical activity.
- ACE
Exercise Library
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Exercise and Physical Fitness (Medline Plus): Most adults need at
least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least five days per
week. Examples include walking briskly, mowing the lawn, dancing, swimming
for recreation or bicycling. Stretching and weight training can also
strengthen your body and improve your fitness level.
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Exercise for Seniors (MedlinePlus): Regular exercise can prevent or
delay diabetes and heart trouble. It can also reduce arthritis pain,
anxiety and depression. There are four main types of exercise and seniors
need some of each: 1) Endurance activities - like walking, swimming, or
riding a bike - which build "staying power" and improve the health of the
heart and circulatory system. 2) Strengthening exercises which build
muscle tissue and reduce age-related muscle loss. 3) Stretching exercises
to keep the body limber and flexible. 4) Balance exercises to reduce the
chances of a fall.
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FitClick Exercise
Program: Customize a free exercise program and fitness plan. Browse
1000's of exercise plans or build your own. Workout tracker, 700+
exercises & more. It's Free.
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How Many Calories in
Your Food? Find out how many calories in over 90,000 foods. Get the
nutrition facts – food calories, carbs, fat, protein & more. Calorie
counter, diets & more. It's Free.
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Be Active
Your Way - A Guide for Adults. Written for men and women ages 18 to 64,
this booklet is based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for
Americans released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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Color Matters
- Color plays a vitally important role in the world in which we
live. Color can sway thinking, change actions, and cause reactions. It can
irritate or soothe your eyes, raise your blood pressure or suppress your
appetite.
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Forgiveness: Letting go of Grudges and Bitterness - Mayo Clinic. When
someone you care about hurts you, you can hold on to anger, resentment and
thoughts of revenge—or embrace forgiveness and move forward. Katherine
Piderman, Ph.D., staff chaplain at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.,
discusses forgiveness and how it can lead you down the path of physical,
emotional and spiritual well-being.
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Games for the Brain - training in "brain fitness."
-
HealthNews - Health News, Natural
Health, Family Health, Nutrition & Diet, Fitness & Exercise, Health &
Beauty
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"LEAN Works: A Workplace
Obesity Prevention Program" (CDC). A free web-based resource that offers
interactive tools and evidence-based resources to design effective
worksite obesity prevention and control programs, including an obesity
cost calculator to estimate how much obesity is costing your company and
how much savings your company could reap with different workplace
interventions.
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The Random Acts of Kindness
Foundation - inspires people to practice kindness and to 'pass it on'
to others. With all of the pressures of everyday living, too often we
forget the difference that simple acts of kindness can make In Your
Classroom and In Your Community.
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SelfGrowth.com - Provides informative, quality Self Improvement, Personal Growth and
Natural Health information to help people improve their lives. Provides
information ranging from Goal Setting and Stress Management to Natural
Health and Alternative Medicine.
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Strengthening
Activities and Older Adults (CDC): Muscle-strengthening activities can
provide numerous health benefits, particularly as you grow older. There
are many ways you can strengthen your muscles, whether it's at home or the
gym. The activities you choose should work all the major muscle groups of
your body (legs, hips, back, chest, abdomen, shoulders, and arms).
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Wellness Resources (SparkPeople). We offer nutrition, health, and
fitness tools, support, and resources.
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