Healthy living
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HealthFinder (US Dept of Health and Human Services)
http://www.healthfinder.gov
A key resource for finding the best government and
nonprofit health and human services information on
the Internet. Provides interactive information and
carefully selected links to over 1700 health-
related organizations.
Visits: 2956
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Help (US Dept of Health and Human Svcs)
http://www.samhsa.gov
SAMHSA's mission is to improve the quality and
availability of prevention, treatment, and rehab
services for substance abuse and mental
illnesses. Excellent information and links.
Visits: 1452
Travelers' Health (US Center for Disease Control)
http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx
Important health information for all types of
travelers. Search for health information on
specific destinations. Find out what you need to
know before you go!
Visits: 1310
SARS Information (Centers for Disease Control)
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/
Concerned about SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome)? Get the facts about the virus from the
CDC (Centers for Disease Control). The site
includes travel information, how to diagnose the
infection, etc.
Visits: 951
Student Mental Health (National Institute of Mental Health)
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/
College offers new experiences and challenges, but
it can also be stressful and make you feel sad.
If the blues persist, you can get help. Find out
more about clinical depression, its causes, how to
recognize signs, and where to seek treatment.
Visits: 806
National Mental Health Information Center (US Dept of Health & Human Svcs)
http://www.mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
Are you looking for mental health services,
resources, or statistics? Help lines, features,
and links: a one-stop shop to all the information
you need about mental health, from the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Admin.
Visits: 702
SmallStep.gov (US Dept of Health & Human Svcs)
http://www.smallstep.gov
Obesity is becoming a national epidemic. The Dept
of Health and Human Services created SmallStep.gov
to provide info on diet and exercise that can help
people make improvements through incremental
changes in various habits.
Visits: 680
Health Information (Natl Institutes of Health)
http://health.nih.gov
A great starting place to explore the many
programs and the wealth of health information
offered to the public by the National Institutes
of Health (NIH). NIH Publications, hotlines,
special programs, and other resources are all here.
Visits: 637
HealthierUS.gov (US Dept of Health & Human Svcs)
http://www.healthierus.gov
Most people know what will make them healthier, in
general, but it's hard to know what specific
information to believe. HealthierUS.gov is a
source of credible, accurate information to help
you choose a healthier life.
Visits: 614
WomensHealth.gov (US Dept of Health & Human Svcs)
http://www.womenshealth.gov
The federal government source for women's health
information, from the National Women's Health Info
Center. Up-to-date info about wellness, eating
disorders, pregnancy, cancer, and more, plus a
toll-free number & monthly health news updates.
Visits: 609
Rural Assistance Center (US Dept of Health and Human Services)
http://www.raconline.org
Health and human services information for rural
America! The resources available at the RAC
include programs for rural education, child care,
technology, jobs, health care, and much more.
Sponsored by a public/private partnership.
Visits: 576
Just Think Twice (U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)
http://www.justthinktwice.com
Get the facts about illegal drugs from the Drug
Enforcement Admin (DEA). Read real-life stories
about the impact of drug use on individuals,
families, the medical system, society - even
puppies! Think it can't happen to you?
Visits: 514
Diseases and Conditions (Centers for Disease Control)
http://www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec8000e035
Do you want to get information on a
particular health concern or disease? Use this
alphabetized index of health and disease
information from the Centers for Disease Control.
Visits: 512
Closing the Health Gap (US Dept of Health & Human Services)
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=1&lvlID=9
Closing the Health Gap is a national campaign
designed to help improve the health of racial and
ethnic minority populations, who are affected by
serious diseases and health conditions at far
greater rates than other Americans.
Visits: 512
MedLine Plus (National Library of Medicine)
http://www.medlineplus.gov
A goldmine of good health information from the
National Library of Medicine. Health professionals
and consumers alike can depend on this database of
diseases and conditions for the most up to date
and extensive information.
Visits: 502
College Drinking - Changing the Culture (Natl Institutes of Health)
http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
The Task Force on College Drinking provides
research-based information about the nature and
extent of dangerous drinking to students, parents,
high schools and colleges, communities, and
others. Get the facts at their website!
Visits: 501
Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/HomePage
The mission of the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is to improve the health and safety of communities across the country by organizing and utilizing public health, medical and other volunteers.
Visits: 488
The Cool Spot (National Institutes of Health)
http://www.thecoolspot.gov
This fun, interactive site for teens gives a lot
of great information about alcohol and how to
resist peer pressure to drink. If you want tips
on how you can deal with peer pressure and some
facts on drinking, visit this site.
Visits: 448
Be Crime Smart (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
http://www.fbi.gov/becrimesmart.htm
Find out from the FBI how to protect yourself from
crime of all kinds - from scams and online fraud,
to gang violence and drugs, to terrorism - and
more. The FBI has tips to help keep you and your
family safe.
Visits: 445
MyPyramid.gov (US Dept of Agriculture)
http://www.mypyramid.gov
One size doesn't fit all. The USDA's interactive
MyPyramid.gov web site can help you make smart
choices from every food group, find your balance
between food and physical activity, and get the
most nutrition out of your calories.
Visits: 437