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The following information is provided as a resource for health and wellness education.  You may access this information for your personal use to improve your condition.  As with any lifestyle changes, please consult your personal physician before implementing any new or different health-related program.  These sites are not offered to replace medical advice.

CDC – Centers for Disease Control www.cdc.gov

Mission Statement: “The centers for Disease Control and Prevention serves as the national focus for developing and applying disease prevention and control, environmental health, and health promotion and health education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.”

The focus of the CDC is not limited to controlling and tracking the prevalence of disease in America.  This credible government agency provides an “A to Z” index of various Health and Safety Topics including but not limited to: Diseases & Conditions, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Environmental Health, Life Stages and Populations, Healthy Living, Injury, Violence and Safety, Traveler’s Health, and Workplace Safety and Health.

NIH – National Institutes of Healthstat Inc www.nih.gov

Mission Statement:  “NIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation. Its mission is science in pursuit of fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to extend healthy life and reduce the burdens of illness and disability.

The goals of the agency are as follows:

• foster fundamental creative discoveries, innovative research strategies, and their applications as a basis to advance significantly the Nation's capacity to protect and improve health;
• develop, maintain, and renew scientific human and physical resources that will assure the Nation's capability to prevent disease;
• expand the knowledge base in medical and associated sciences in order to enhance the Nation's economic well-being and ensure a continued high return on the public investment in research; and
• Exemplify and promote the highest level of scientific integrity, public accountability, and social responsibility in the conduct of science.

In realizing these goals, the NIH provides leadership and direction to programs designed to improve the health of the Nation by conducting and supporting research:

1. In the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and cure of human diseases;
2. In the processes of human growth and development;
3. In the biological effects of environmental contaminants;
4. In the understanding of mental, addictive and physical disorders; and
5. In directing programs for the collection, dissemination, and exchange of information in medicine and health, including the development and, support of medical libraries and the training of medical librarians and other health information specialists.

The National Institute of Health is one of America’s leading Federal health care research agencies, and is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  NIH strives to provide the latest in current medical discoveries in an effort to improve the health of the nation.  This includes researching methods to prevent diseases, causes, and formulate treatments and hopefully cures for both rare and common diseases.  Significant areas of impact include: child and teen health, men’s/ women’s health, minority health, seniors’ health, and wellness and lifestyle issues.

WebMD www.webmd.com

WebMD is the “GOOGLE” or “Wikipedia” of Human Health topics.

WebMD offers comprehensive, in depth information on Health Conditions, Drugs and Supplements, Healthy Living Tips, Eating and Dieting, Parenting and Pregnancy, Mental Health, and even Health for Pets.

The American Heart Association www.americanheart.org

The American Heart Association site provides not only information but a support platform for its visitors.  The AHA includes categories for patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals and researchers.  This site is an excellent resource for those interested in obtaining life-saving information about topics such as CPR and ECC.

American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

This site provides invaluable health information related to all types of cancer (treatment and prevention) with specific sections aimed at patients, caregivers, health professionals and cancer survivors.

American Lung Association www.lungusa.org

This site provides valuable information about diseases and allergic conditions that affect the lungs. These include asthma, allergies, COPD, lung cancer, and the effects of smoking on the lungs.

American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, the ADA mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

This site contains a plethora of information with a Pro-Active approach of defense against diabetes and the effects of the disease for those that are already diagnosed. 

 Smoking Cessation www.smoking-cessation.org

Discover everything you should know about quitting smoking.

At Smoking Cessation.org, you'll learn how to break down your smoking triggers and overcome your nicotine addiction.  You'll educate yourself about the health risks of smoking and learn how to escape the cycle of quitting and then slipping up and smoking again.  You'll find helpful tips, new smoking cessation methods, and the latest information that will help you quit smoking for good...The key is making the effort to quit and rewarding yourself for taking those difficult steps.”

ACSM – American College of Sports Medicine www.acsm.org

This resource is largest exercise science organization in the world.  Inquirers should not be thrown off by the word “Sports” as the site does not exclude information that does not pertain to sports.  The ACSM sets the standard in exercise rehabilitation for cardiac patients, and also has established recommendations for physical activity for living a healthy lifestyle.