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Health, Medicine, and Fitness

You can't get into shape or become healthier just by sitting in front of a computer...But you just might be able to find the information you need to get you on the right road. Here are a few sites to get you started.

Fitness | Health/Medical Info

Fitness

  • The Fitness Files
    http://augusta.webpoint.com/fitness
    Get the answers to all your fitness questions.

  • FitnessLink
    http://www.fitnesslink.com
    "Whether you're an excercise enthusiast or a 'newbie' to fitness, Fitnesslink provides the resources you need to get fit and stay fit."

  • Global Health and Fitness
    http://www.global-fitness.com
    "Your on-line guide to healthy living and optimal fitness." This site contains information on weight management and includes recipes.

  • Phys: In Fitness & in Health
    http://www.phys.com
    Online magazine about fitness & health. Everything from losing weight to toning up.

  • Shape Up America
    http://www.shapeup.org/
    Meal plans, recipes, health & fitness info.

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Health/Medical Information

  • AARP Webplace and Eldercare Web - WWW Center for Eldercare Information
    http://www.aarp.com and http://www.eldercare.com
    Quick acces to helpful information on the Internet for family caregivers. Both are easy to access and use and provide excellent information and links to additional resources.

  • American College of Rheumatology
    http://www.rheumatology.org
    Authoritative information about arthritis and more.

  • Arthritis Foundation
    http://www.arthritis.org
    Here you'll find basic information about arthritis as well as facts about research.

  • The Body: AIDS Resource
    http://www.thebody.com/cgi-bin/body.cgi
    A reputable site about HIV and AIDS.

  • Center for Disease Control & Prevention
    http://www.cdc.gov
    News, health information, statistics, publications, etc.

  • Health Finder
    http://www.healthfinder.gov
    Links to health information organized into a variety of topics like : government agencies and self-help groups. Put together by the US Dept. of Health and Human Services.

  • HealthScout
    http://www.healthscout.com
    Get the latest health news at this site - or "personalize" it free and get news about specific topics that you are interested in.

  • HealthTouch
    http://www.healthtouch.com/
    Search for information about prescription drugs or look at the health resource directory.

  • Health World Online
    http://www.healthy.net/index.html
    Health World Online is the "home of self-managed care". This site has a large selection devoted to alternative medicine, including articles on spirituality and health.

  • Medical Sites Arranged by Specialty
    http://www.execpc.com/~stjos/medspec.html
    A large list of www sites and resources arranged by specialty. Here you can find a hospital or doctor to treat your special medical conditions.

  • Men's Health Consulting
    http://www.menshealth.org/
    Read articles and information relating directly to men's health issues and rate your own health. Learn why men have a shorter life expectancy than women and how you can change that.

  • Merck Manual of Medical Information
    http://www.merck.com/pubs/mmanual_home/
    "Vital information about diseases, diagnosis, prevention and treatment."

  • National Institutes of Health Publications
    http://www.nih.gov/health/consumer/conicd.htm
    A collection of the most requested National Institutes of Health publications to print or read online.

  • The New York Times - Women's Health
    http://www.nytimes.com/women/
    This site contains guides to 29 different health topics, from alzheimers to mammograms. You can even read chapters from important reference books relating to women's health.

  • Wellness Web
    Wellness Web is a collaboration of patients, healthcare professionals, and other caregivers. Their mission is to help you find the best medical information available.


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