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Personal Health Tools

Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Checkout Personal Health Tools to help you live a healthier life, from U. S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, at healthfinder.gov. Checkout the Drug Digest tool to check drug interactions,compare drugs, and read about diseases and conditions.

Kids and Food Choices; Teens and Drug Awareness

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008

Good Health To Go offers ideas for packing healthy school lunches. Read Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! This program teaches how to analyze media messages targeted specifically at youth about teen nutrition and health. Teens - read about the science behind drug abuse. Parents & teachers - learn how to help kids understand the physical reality of drug ...

National Preparedness Month

Friday, September 5th, 2008

Checkout the Homeland Security tips for all citizens to prepare their families for any type of emergency. Preparedness steps include: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed, Get Involved.

Problems With Your Feet?

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Checkout Flipflops: May Be Bad For Your Feet And Ankles

Getting Ready To Start School

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

Read tips for the start of a new school year from KidsHealth.org. This article links to tips on getting enough sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, and keeping up with homework.  Teens may want to read How Much Sleep Do I Need? Check out other topics about Your Mind, Your Body, Staying ...

Eggs For Breakfast? / Cataract Awareness / Foot Problems?

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Lose more weight with eggs in the morning. Breakfast eggs keep folks on a diet. U. S. researchers found that 2 eggs in the morning helped adults lose 65% more weight. AUGUST IS CATARACT AWARENESS MONTH Learn about cataracts and what you can do to prevent the harmful effects on your eyesight. Watch ...

Do Your Children Have Medical Coverage?

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

If not, check out the new campaign to enroll more uninsured children in medical assistance at Apple Health for Kids.

Teen Health

Friday, August 8th, 2008

Check out the Teen Page with health information of interest to teens. Read about how to improve Acne, how Drugs Effect your body, and improving the health of the Environment.  See the big picture of healthy habits at Take Charge of Your Health.

Latest Research Studies in Medicine

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

Read about the newest research in all areas of medicine in the online newletter Findings, from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Order free publications for yourself or in classroom sets for educators here.  Topics include: Basic Research - Curiosity Creates Cures, the New Genetics, and Medicines by Design.

School Is Starting–Make Sure Your Child Has Necessary Vaccinations Before September!

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

School will be starting in just a few weeks. Check the immunization schedules from the CDC and make an appointment today. Why should you get vaccinations for yourself and your children? Read about the development of vaccines against common diseases and recent research to improve their effectiveness. Poor Quality Sleep in ...

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