Recommended Health & Nutrition Websites

www.justmove.org/home.cfm — The American Heart Association’s Fitness Center. A comprehensive collection of fitness resources for people of all ages and capacities. The site gives specific exercise suggestions that fit with various lifestyles, including people with limiting health concerns, low levels of activity, and active lifestyles. The site even provides an exercise diary to track your fitness progress.

www.healthfinder.gov/— This guide to reliable health information is maintained by the US Department of Health and Human Services. It includes a library of health information on prevention and wellness, diseases and conditions, and alternative medicine. It also includes information about health professions and health programs, including Medicare and Medicaid. The latest news in health studies and discoveries is also listed.

www.alzresearch.org/index.cfm — The Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center maintains this site, which provides accurate up-to-date information for the general public, health professions, and for patients and their caregivers. Learn the ten warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease, and find out what the latest clinical trials are and who is eligible to participate. For those with specific questions about the disease there is an active discussion area.

www.eatright.org/Public/— The American Dietetic Association is the nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The site features a “Tip of the Day” (Store potatoes at 45 to 50 degrees to preserve their nutrients and flavor), and a series of longer articles on food and nutrition issues (What’s the difference between a food intolerance and a food allergy?). The site also helps users find nutrition professionals in their area.

www.bettersleep.org/— The Better Sleep Council (BSC) is a nonprofit educational organization, underwritten by the mattress industry, devoted to educating consumers about the relationship of sleep to health, fitness, and well-being and about the value of the sleep system and sleep environment in pursuit of a good night’s sleep. BSC was founded in 1978 and is recognized as one of the leading sleep educators in the United States and Canada. The site features a downloadable better sleep guide.

www.skincancer.org/ — This nonprofit, public foundation is concerned with increasing public awareness of the sun’s harmful rays and stresses the importance of preventive measures against the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. The foundation encourages people to recognize skin cancer early, when detection and prompt treatment hold the best chance for effective management and survival. The site provides on skin protection and the detection of skin cancer in its earliest and most treatable stages. This is important information for anyone who spends time in the sun.

www.eldercare.gov/— The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.

www.fda.gov/cder/ — Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, responds to written consumer, health professional, professional organization, government agency, etc, inquiries covering the entire spectrum of prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) drug issues. The site maintains and provides health and drug information and educational printed materials to the public and the health care industry.

www.headaches.org/ — The National Headache Foundation disseminates free information on headache causes and treatments on this site. For the headache sufferer, it offers self-management tips to minimize the impact of headaches on your life. For health professionals, the site provides the latest information in headache diagnosis and treatment.