H E A L T H & F I T N E S S
H E A L T H & F I T N E S S
General Resources
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Reuters Health Information Service An extensive site featuring the latest news in health and medicine for the professional and the consumer. You can search for specific topics in the news, read journal articles and even submit a diagnosis on a sample case. |
Columbia Health Care The homepage of this health care provider is also a wonderful health resource, featuring The Health Manual, an extenisve on-line resource of health issues, topics, concerns and pertinent health information. You can also participate in an interactive survey, assess your health risk, or download some healthy recipes and menus. |
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National Health Information Center A good starting point for answers to health related questions, this site offers a searchable database, a directory of toll-free numbers for health information, and a variety of publications on-line. |
Fitnesslink From how to begin your own fitness program, to which vitamins and minerals are best for you, this site has everything you need to get started. |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention An excellent health resource, the CDC's site offers health information on a variety of topics, prevention guides and strategies, and a special section on health for travelers. You can also access data and statistics from here. |
Shape Up America Founded by former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, Shape Up America provides you with the latest information about safe weight management and physical fitness. You can learn how to determine you Body Mass Index, scour a wealth of general health information or explore their library. |
Journals and Publications Online
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Runner's World Online In addition to providing valuable information to runners, this site also offers general nutrition tips, training advice, and a section on injuries. |
Health & Fitness Worldguide An on-line magazine which provides information on strength training, cardiovascular exercise and nutrition. You can also take a quick lesson in human anatomy here. |
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Women's Edge Brought to you by Prevention magazine, this online magazine provides excellent coverage of women's health issues and also offers some fun, interactive games. |
Men's Health Online Get quick tips on special topics in men's health, or read through the entire contents of this daily publication. |
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Journal of the American Medical Assoc. Get the latest news from the current issue, search past issues by topic, submit a letter to the editor or subscribe on-line. |
New Age Aside from providing access to the New Age Journal, this site offers the Holistic Health Directory, hosts various forums, and has an on-line new age marketplace. |
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The New England Journal of Medicine This site lets you read highlights from the latest issue, search past issues (all the way back to 1812), and read through classifieds. It also features a special collection on asthma. |
Contemporary Medical Education Contemporary Medical Education provides audiotapes which are concise, enjoyable and relevant. They utilize speakers who are highly regarded in their fields. They have autotapes for medical professionals and teachers. Parents and the general public also find their tapes highly informative and enjoyable. |
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