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www.mywebmd.com  Suggestions for staying healthy, the newly diagnosed, or living with chronic health conditions.  If you are currently experiencing symptoms you may want to go to the "Symptom Checker."  If you have recently been diagnosed with a new condition, the "Newly Diagnosed" section could be a great resource.

www.familydoctor.org  Links to information on healthy living, general health topics, self-care, kids health, and drug information.  Also available in Spanish/Espanol.

www.medlineplus.gov A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health.

Self-care

www.familydoctor.org  Flow charts to assist you with making medical self-care decisions sponsored by the American Academy of Family Physicians.  Also in Spanish/Espanol.

Nutrition

www.eatright.org  The American Dietetic Association

www.nhlbi.nih.gov Aim for a Healthy Weight

Exercise

www.fitness.gov  The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports lists programs, publications and tips for adults and kids.

www.justmove.org  The American Heart Association sponsored site provides recommendations, resources, and an exercise diary to help you track your efforts.

Stress/Time Management

www.coping.org  A variety of tools for adults and parents to assist you with coping with a variety of life's stressors. 

Health Education-General

www.medlineplus.gov  Online tutorials covering a variety of topics in the areas of diseases and conditions, tests and diagnostic procedures, surgery and treatment procedures, and prevention and wellness.

Heart & Blood Pressure

www.nhlbi.nih.gov   The National Institute of Health site for the management of high blood pressure.  Includes information on detection, prevention, and treatment.  In May, 2003, the recommended ranges were updated.  Be sure to read up on the new Hypertension Guidelines.

www.nhlbi.nih.gov  The National Cholesterol Education Program site with interactive information for prevention and for persons with heart disease.

www.americanheart.org  The American Heart Association.  A wealth of information from prevention to treatment.  Handy tools and printable materials.

www.nhlbi.nih.gov-latino  Materials and recipes available in Spanish/Espanol.

Diabetes

www.niddk.nih.gov  The National Institute of Health web site for diabetes information.

www.diabetes.org  The American Diabetes Association. Information also available in Spanish/Espanol.

Cancer

www.cancer.org  The American Cancer society site with information for patients, caregivers, and survivors.

www.oncolink.org  General and specific information through the University of Pennsylvania.

www.aicr.org  The American Institute for Cancer Research with resources and recipes including  prevention.

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