Health Resources
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(updated 14 September 2023)
The following material consists of health related resources.
Contents
- Basic health information
- Addictions
- Arthritis
- Cancer
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- Children
- Colds and flu
- Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Dental health
- Diabetes
- Dog Ownership Benefits
- Drug hazards
- Eye Care
- Fat in diet
- Fitness
- Government health sites
- Gut health
- Heartburn
- Heart health
- Injuries
- Insect bites
- Medical organizations
- Migraine headaches
- Pain
- Senior citizen health issues
- Sleep
- Special needs – Disabilities
- Water cleanliness
- Waterless cooking
- Women’s issues
- Workplace Ergonomics
- X-Rays
Use these resources to help your understanding of the material.
Books
Warning about health websites
Quack Watch – Site about medical fraud and quackery
Basic health information
Mayo Clinic – Clear explanations plus depth
Web MD – Very comprehensive information
Keeping Your Home Through Debilitating Disease – Financial issues
Guide to Integrative and Alternative Health – From USC.Nursing.com
Consumer Safety Guide – Information on risks of some products, devices, and drugs
Emergency Rooms and Hospitals Near Me – Listing per location
Addictions
Addiction Center – Information on the problems of various addictions
Addiction and Recovery Rehab Centers – List of centers
Alcohol Rehab Guide – Information on overcoming alcoholism
Rehab Spot – Information on addictions and rehab
America’s Rehab Campuses – Information on centers
Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Scotland – AbbeyCare Foundation
Addiction Rehab Centers – Indianapolis, INÂ
See Mental Health Resources for a comprehensive list
Arthritis
Arthritis Foundation – Information, plus details on research for a cure
Rheumatoid Arthritis – Good information from HealthLine.com
Managing Gout – From ZocDoc.com
Cancer
Guide to Types of Cancer Screenings – From Asbestos.com
Statistics
Key Lung Cancer Statistics – From Asbestos.com
Assistance
Treatments
Cancer Treatment Center
Get Quality Rest During Cancer Treatments
Guide to Hair Loss During Cancer Treatment – Hair loss in women website
Lung cancer
Mesothelioma and Asbestos
Mesothelioma Overview – Mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma/
Mesothelioma Treatment – MesotheliomaHope.com
Mesothelioma Help – Assistance on mesothelioma form of lung cancer
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Cancer Resource Center – Comprehensive resource on the topic of asbestos and its health effects
Mesothelioma.net – Information on mesothelioma and its treatments
Mesothelioma.com – Resources for patients and families
Mesothelioma Resource Online – Information about the disease
Mesothelioma Survival – Information about the disease
Mesothelioma Treatments – Support community
Mesothelioma + Asbestos Awareness Center – Information and help on mesothelioma
Mesothelioma Veterans Center – Information on mesothelioma for veterans
Mesothelioma Fund – Information on getting payment for treatment
Mesothelioma Lawsuits – Information on filing a mesothelioma lawsuit
Mesothelioma Guide – Treatment and support information
About Mesothelioma – Mesothelioma Hub
Breast cancer
Breast Cancer – National Institute of Health (NIH)
Breast Cancer Health Center – WebMD.org
Articles on Breast Cancer – Healthline.net
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
What is CPR? – American Heart Association
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aid – Mayo Clinic
Are You a Lifesaver? – Article on the importance of CPR
Deal with Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest – Pacific Medical Training
Children
Keeping Your Kids Safe & Healthy – Articles from SafeKids.co.uk
Cord Blood Stem Cells – Using baby’s stem cells to treat diseases
Talking To Your Kids About Your Terminal Illness: A guide for parents – ACLS Training Center
Sleep Guide For Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder – From HappySleepHead.com
Keeping Children Safe During Outdoor Activities – RoadID.com
Colds and flu
The Common Cold – British site dedicated to cold treatments
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 – Articles from EverlyWell.com
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Overview from MayoClinic.org
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Information from CDC.gov
What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – From Safety.com
Information on Masks in the Coronavirus Pandemic – From PublicHealthDegrees.org
Resuscitation of COVID-19 Patients – From ACLS.net
Guide to Travel Safely this Summer – TravelGearLab.com
Covid Trends and Statistics for 2022 – From InsuranceMarket.ae
Transitioning from a Pandemic to an Endemic – From WellBefore.com
Effects of COVID-19 protective face masks – European Respiratory Journal
Dental health
TMJ Disorder – From HearNet.com
Symptoms of TMJ Disporder – From HealthCentral.com
Parent’s Guide to Dental Health – From Byteme.com
Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes – Extensive information from HealthLine.com
How to Manage Your Type 2 Diabetes with Diet – From JenReviews.com
Use Mobile Technology to Manage Diabetes
Traveling with Someone who has Diabetes – From MillionMileSecrets.com
Diabetes Council Resources
Diabetes Discrimination Resources
Dog Ownership Benefits
Health Benefits of Having a Dog – From WileyPup.com
Health Benefits and Risks of Dog Ownership – From APupAbove.com
Health Benefits of Owning a Dog – From SingleCare.com
Drug dangers
Drug Dangers – Provides information on a range of medications and medical devices that have serious complications.
10 Medications You Shouldn’t Mix With Alcohol – From GoodRx.com
Eye care
The following resources can be used to find out more about eye care:
General health
10 Foods for Eye Health – Eat This!
Feeding Your Eyes Will Help Protect Your Eyesight – Protect-Your-Eyesight.com
Good Foods for Eye Health – WebMD
Eye Pain Causes & Treatments – VisionCenter.org
How Your Heart’s Health Can Affect Your Eyes – VisionCenter.org
Floaters
Floaters in the Eyes: There is Hope – by Dr. Marc Grossman – Holistic approach, with suggested vitamins and herb that will help
Styes
Eye Styes & How To Get Rid of Them – VisionCenter.org
Fat in diet
The following resources can be used to find out more about fat and trans fat:
Websites
American Heart Association Information about heart disease prevention and treatment.
Books
Fitness
FitStays – Find a weight-loss resort
How To Get Optimal Sleep To Recover – BarBend.com
Government health sites
Food and Drug Administration – Health news and topics
Med Line Plus – Health information from the National Institute of Health
Gut health
Signs of a Healthy Gut – From KnowYourDNA.com
Signs of an Unhealthy Gut – HealthLine.com
Relationship Between Gut Health and Anxiety – From KnowYourDNA.com
Relationship Between Sleep And Gut Health – From MatressClarity.com
Heartburn
The following resources can be used to find out more about heartburn.
Websites
American College of Gastroenterology Information about gastrointestinal conditions.
Overview of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) – From VeryWellHealth.com
Books
Heart health
Guide to Congestive Heart Failure – ACLS Training Center
Heart Health and Stroke – Resources for Women
Resources for a Long, Happy and Healthy Life
Risk Assessment Tool: Estimate Your 10-Year Risk of Having a Heart Attack
Heart Disease: Angina Pectoris – MonitorTech.org
Cardiac Disease in the Young – ACLS Training Center
Heart Disease in Women – Facts and Statistics – ACLS Training Center
How to Avoid Having a Heart Attack
Heart Disease Facts and Statistics
Stroke vs. Heart Attack – From BrainTherapyTMS.com
Maintaining a Healthy Heart – From CPRCertified.com
Injuries
Maritime Accidents and Injuries – MaritimeInjuryCenter.com
Insect bites
Flea Bites on Humans – From fleabites.net
Bed Bugs – Dog sniffing service – Orkin.com
Exterminator Prices Guide – From HappyDIYHome.com
Medical organizations
American Botanical Council – Information on the use of herbs
Migraine headaches
The following resources can be used to find out more about migraines.
Websites
National Headache Foundation Resources for headache sufferers, along with information on treatment options and support groups.
American Council for Headache Education Current headache news, information, and discussion forums. You can set up your own online headache diary to help your doctor diagnose your condition.
Migraine Awareness Group The National Migraine Association offers tips for living with migraines, a discussion of treatments, and a section that debunks common migraine myths.
Books
Pain
Understand Shoulder Pain – BookPhysio.com
Senior citizen health issues
Vaporizers – From Vapor.com
Holistic Seniors – Holistic approach for seniors
Comprehensive Center on Brain Aging – New York University
Sleep
National Sleep Foundation – Raises awareness about sleep
All About Sleep – SleepDex Resources on Better Sleep
Sleep Cycle Calculator – Hours needed for sleep plus other sleep information
How Much Sleep Do Teens Need? – Effects Of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep Health – Numerous sleep-related resources from Tuck.com
Types of Insomnia – How Do We Deal with Them?
SleepNet – Guide to sleep disorders
Making Your Bedroom Emergency Ready– From MySlumberYard.com
What You Need To Know About Insomnia – From HealthMatch.io
Special needs – Disabilities
Hurricane Preparedness Tips For People With Special Needs
Keeping Disabled Seniors Safe While Remodeling
Disaster Preparedness for Special Needs – From TheZebra.com
Disability Resources from the Department of Labor
Bedding for People with Disabilities – From Tuck.com
Creating a Wheelchair-Friendly Home – A complete guide
Home Safety Checklist for Wheelchair Users – Guide for various rooms
Sleep and Disabilities – From MattressClarity.com
Accommodations
Home Accommodations for Seniors with Special Needs
Guide to Renting With a Disability – From turbotenant.com
Finding and Renting Housing With Disabilities – Complete guide from TheZebra.com
Home Safety And Accessibility Checklist – (PDF file) RocketMortgage.com
Home Safety for Older Adults: Comprehensive guide From ncoa.org
Children issues
Creating a Home Where Your Disabled Child can Thrive
Water cleanliness
Many Methods of Water Purification – Article from Berkley Filters Co.
Websites about bottled water
Bottled Water Purification Process
Bottled Water: Pure Drink or Pure Hype? – Natural Resources Defense Council
Waterless cooking
Healthy cooking with waterless/greaseless cookware:
Cookbooks
Replacement parts
Waterless Cookware Companies
Online purchases
Waterless Cookware Companies
Women’s issues
Pelvic Floor Muscle Spasm – ThePelvicHub.com
Workplace Ergonomics
Ergonomics 101 – In the workplace
X-rays
Radiation, how much is considered safe for humans? – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) News
Occupational Exposure to Radiation – Health Canada
Radiation Exposure Limits – Nondestructive Testing Resource Center
Cabinet X-ray Systems – U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Health Effects of Radiation – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
X-rays – Physics of x-rays
Summary
You can use these resources to find out information on health issues, before you see a doctor.