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Feb
09
0 comments Tags: consumer health, consumer health resources, Educational resources, health literacy, heart health, national health observances
February is American Heart Month and what better time than to learn more about heart health. The American Heart Association has an interactive cardiovascular library called “Watch, Learn and Live”. Through text, animation and graphics, viewers can learn about over 20 topics related to heart health. What’s nice about the interactive library is that plain text… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Health Information Literacy
Nov
05
0 comments Tags: adult health, caregivers
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is growing — and growing fast. Today, more than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. 1 in 10 people aged 65 and older. The number of people living with Alzheimer’s is expected to reach nearly 14 million by mid-century. In this webinar, the Alzheimer’s Association will provide… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, National Library of Medicine News, Senior, Webinars
Oct
13
0 comments Tags: cancer, exercise, fitness
Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy after being diagnosed with breast cancer. Research has shown that women who exercise have an improved quality of life and have fewer side effects during and following treatment. Exercise has also been shown to enhance overall health and wellness, improve mood,… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Websites
Sep
03
0 comments Tags: research, science education
Did you know that you could help advance Alzheimer’s research by playing a game on your computer? Stall Catchers is designed by researchers at Cornell University to advance Alzheimer’s solutions through researching reduced blood flow in the brain or “stalls.” The game includes short videos from the brains of mice and asks you to score… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Senior, Webinars
Aug
11
0 comments Tags: caregivers, mental health, mental health resources
The Compassion in Action Webinar Series will describe ways faith and community groups are addressing the needs of those with mental illness and their caregivers. Through the Compassion in Action Guide and this webinar series, the hope is to encourage more faith communities to walk with and provide community for a lifetime to people with… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Health Information, Health Information Literacy, Mental Health, Webinars
Jun
17
0 comments Tags: sickle cell disease
Friday, June 19 is World Sickle Cell Day HHS and the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) recognize June 19 as World Sickle Cell Day. This international awareness day is observed annually with the goal to increase public knowledge and an understanding of sickle cell disease (SCD). To learn more about the disease, please visit… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, General
Jun
04
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides an A to Z list of interventions and strategies for responding to HIV. Each intervention or strategy on the list links to additional information, and icons beside each intervention or strategy name indicate if the intervention is used to diagnose, treat prevent, and/ or respond to… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, HIV/AIDS
May
12
0 comments Tags: apps, children and teen health, consumer health, headaches, health apps, migraines, older adults, young adults
Do you experience migraines? You’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), about 12% of the U.S. population experiences migraines and occur in both children and adults. Migraines may seem random, but there are many factors that might cause them, including stress, certain foods, and too much or too… Read More »
Posted in: Children and Teens, Chronic Disease, Health Information
Dec
05
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The Family Caregiver Alliance’s mission is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care. The organization provides resources and support for caregivers. Their Resources by Health Issue or Condition page provides information about caring for specific conditions from ALS to Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome. Caregivers will find information to… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Websites
Sep
10
0 comments Tags: diabetes, Educational resources, eye health, toolkit
The organization, Prevent Blindness, provides access to professional eye care for low income families around the county. The organization recently made freely available the Diabetes and the Eyes Educational Toolkit which offers educational materials on diabetes and the impact of diabetes on eye health in both English and Spanish. These educational resources are intended for… Read More »
Posted in: Chronic Disease, Low Income