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African-Americans and Alzheimer's Disease   Today more than 5 million people have Alzheimer's. And African-Americans may be at especially high risk for the disease. Learn more about Alzheimer's, how you can reduce your risk and how to get stres... Details > Alzheimer's Association At A Glance 2007 — Physical Activity and Good Nutrition: Essential Elements to Prevent Chronic Diseases and Obesity Chronic diseases accounted for 5 of the leading 6 causes of disease in 2002 in the United States. Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating contribute to obesity and a number of chronic diseases, inclu... Details > National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC's Diabetes Public Health Resource -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Information on 59 state and territorial diabetes control programs; diabetes publications including the National Diabetes Fact Sheet in English and Spanish and Diabetes At-A-Glance; diabetes FAQs; deta... Details > National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Chatpters - Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation    This site provides a list of resources and links to help you find chapters offered.... Details > Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation Chronic Conditions – SeniorNet   This page provides seniors with information about chronic conditions and the approaches to coping with them, including learn about your condition, join a support group, try complementary therapies, an... Details > SeniorNet Chronic Disease Notes & Reports This newsletter reports on activities of interest to health professionals involved with the myriad aspects of disease prevention and health promotion. The publications are available online and cover v... Details > Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Coping with Chemo    This page offers information and resources available on how to cope with chemo, including frequently asked questions and connecting with other teens.... Details > Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation FAQ: The National CFIDS Foundation, Inc.   This page links to frequently asked questions about the Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) Foundation and chronic fatigue.... Details > The National CFIDS Foundation, Inc. Health Information - National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research Visitors to this Web site can find summaries of recent research reports related to oral health; patient education & information booklets; links to databases and research reports; and links to other re... Details > National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse Medicines for People with Diabetes Also available in: Spanish A general overview of the types of diabetes and information on the appropriate medications for Type I and Type II diabetes. The various types of medications are listed and described and their potenti... Details > National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases