Resource Guide
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Health References
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Useful resources for any of your healthcare needs! |
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Resource listing of top African American health agencies |
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Resource listing of top Latino health agencies |
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B Smart |
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The British Medical Journal reports that by taking folic acid, found in B vitamins, we can lower the Homocysteine levels in our bodies, which studies found may be as big a factor in causing cardiovascular disease as cholesterol. |
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Feed Your Head |
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Researchers at the University of Michigan surprisingly found that in our twenties early stages of memory loss and mental fatigue set in, but all is not lost; there are some viable defensive measures that can be taken. |
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Healthy Vacations To Get Away and Get Fit |
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Did you know there are vacations that cannot only show you a great time, but can improve your overall health? These six uniquely individual vacation spots improve your health, while focusing in on specific sports, your overall physical condition, or your spiritual awareness. |
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
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Tipsheet
Preventing Heart Disease |
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For African Americans
A listing of publications, fact sheets, and reports that focus in on health issues such as obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and physical activity, specifically as they relate to African Americans. |
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For Latinos
A listing of web sites, publications, fact sheets, and reports that focus in on health issues such as asthma, smoking, weight, cholesterol, and heart disease, specifically as they relate to Latinos. |
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| Health Calculators |
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Body Mass Index (BMI) calculator:
Find out if you’re a healthy weight for your height. |
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Getting enough calcium?
Most people don’t get enough calcium in their daily diet. Use this tool to see if you do. |
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Your asthma triggers:
Learn ways to avoid common asthma triggers. |
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How many calories did you burn?
Find out how many calories you burn doing everyday activities or exercise. |
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What is your stress level?
Going through changes at home, work, socially? Take this test and see where your stress level is. |
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How much is smoking costing you?
Use this tool to calculate how much money you spend on cigarettes. |
