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Topics				BEFORE YOU CLICK... Many health-related sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading. Consider the following questions when you visit a new site.  Who runs this site? Who pays for the site? What is the purpose of the site? Where does the information come from? What is the basis of the information? How is the information selected? How current is the information? How does the site choose links to other sites? What information about you does the site collect, and why? How does the site manage interactions with visitors?
Coping with Stress Stress Management	Healthy Weight Weight Management Eating Disorders	Screenings & More Alternative      Medicine General Health Healthy Pregnancy Injury Prevention Men's Health Safety & Emergency Women's Health
Eating Well Nutrition Vegetarian Resources	Mental Health ADD/ADHD Depression Domestic Violence Grief Suicide Prevention, etc.	Smoke Free Living Tobacco Cessation
Family and Relationships Child Care   Elder Care Parenting	Physical Activity Campus Resources Community Resources General Information

Coping with Stress

	National Stress Awareness Month Information about the National Stress Awareness Month that is sponsored by the Health Resource Network every year in April.
	Stress Management for the Health of It Explanations about the effect of stress on the human body and many causes of stress.  Includes an individual stress response worksheet.
	Stress Management for Everyday Life Tips for reducing or controlling stress are explained on this Web site.  Also includes questions and ideas for speaking to others about personal stress.
	Taking Charge of Stress Management Advice on monitoring your personal level of stress, making a daily stress log, identifying reactions to stress, and helping to develop a plan of action to deal with stress and stressors.
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Eating Well

Nutrition	The American Dietetic Association (www.eatright.org) The American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals.  ADA serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Delicious Decisions Cookbook Online cookbook from the American Heart Association. Dole 5-a-Day This Web site provides nutrition resources for parents and fun activities for kids. INShape Indiana Governor Daniels' initiative for healthier Hoosiers.   Find state and national resources to help you maintain or improve your eating habits.  Meals for You The Meals For You Web site provides users with more than 10,000 recipes, meal plans, nutritional information, newsletters, and shopping lists. MyPyramid.gov (USDA) Learn how to make MyPyramid work for you. Find a wealth of ideas that can help you get started toward a healthy diet. There are tips for each food group, physical activity, eating out, a sample menu, and more. USDA Consumer Corner Consumer Corner contains information about the food and nutrition topics the public most frequently asks about.  Includes FAQs, heart-related nutrition and recipes, and other hot topics. USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory Search this database for nutrition information about a wide variety of foods.
Vegetarian Resources	The Vegetarian Resource Group The Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition, ecology, ethics, and world hunger.
	Vegetarian Times A variety of meat-free recipes, cooking tips, entertaining suggestions and comprehensive coverage of the latest research on alternative health, fitness, nutrition, and supplements.
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Family and Relationships

Child Care	Connexions Resource and Referral A community-based service creating links between the diverse elements of the child care system.
	Child Care Aware Child Care Aware is a nonprofit initiative committed to helping parents find the best information on locating quality child care and child care resources in their community.
	NAEYC The National Association of Education for Young Children provides family resources and information about accreditation.
	Family and Workplace Connection One of the nation's leading not-for-profit, community-based dependent care resource and referral organizations.
Elder Care	ALZwell Caregiver Support Resources for dementia caregivers.
	Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs provides quality services which promote dignity, independence, and advocacy for elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged citizens living in the counties of Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Tippecanoe, Warren, and White.
	Children of Aging Parents A nonprofit charitable organization that assists caregivers with reliable information, referrals, and support.
	ElderCare Online Information, education, and support for people caring for aging loved ones, especially those with memory impairments.
Parenting	Raising Healthy Kids (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Healthy Weight

Weight Management	Aim for a Healthy Weight This site from the National Institutes of Health offers great resources for those who want to lose weight or maintain their current weight.
	Calorie Control.org                                                                                        Try the “Get Moving! Calculator” to see how many calories you expend doing your favorite exercise or activity.
	CalorieKing.com The CalorieKing.com Food Database holds the nutritional information for more than 40,000 American generic and brand-name foods (including more than 260 fast-food chains).  There is a wide range of nutrient data and information available including calorie count charts, fat content, fiber content, protein content, and more.
	DietWatch Cyberdiet features a vast array of nutritional information, interactive tools, discussions groups, and more to help users reach their goals.
	INShape Indiana Governor Daniels' initiative for healthier Hoosiers.   Find state and national resources to help you maintain a healthy weight.
	InteliHealth Weight management information from Harvard Medical School.
	MyPyramid.gov (USDA) Learn how to make MyPyramid work for you. Find a wealth of ideas that can help you get started toward a healthy diet. There are tips for each food group, physical activity, eating out, a sample menu, and more.
Eating Disorders	Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. (ANRED) A nonprofit organization that provides information about anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other less-well-known food and weight disorders.  Materials include self-help tips and information about recovery and prevention.
	National Eating Disorders Association NEDA is dedicated to expanding public understanding of eating disorders and promoting access to quality treatment for those affected, along with support for their families through education, advocacy, and research.
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Mental Health

Addiction	Web link to be added soon
ADD/ADHD	National Association for Mental Illness
Depression	National Association for Mental Illness
Domestic Violence	National Domestic Violence Hotline
General	Healthy Minds (American Psychiatric Association)
	Mental Health Pamphlet Collection More than 500 free mental health pamphlets in 30 topic areas.  While many of these pamphlets have been produced for students, they contain useful information for all ages.
	National Mental Health Association
Grief	GriefZone (American Hospice Foundation) The impact of loss is often life changing. By working through grief, rather than trying to get around it, it is possible to achieve relief from pain and even a healthy outlook. GriefZone offers free articles and other resources that may help you along the way.
Seasonal Affective Disorder	National Association for Mental Illness
Suicide Prevention	National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
	Suicide Prevention Resource Center
	American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
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Physical Activity

Campus Resources	Ismail Center The Purdue University A.H. Ismail Center is a collaborative effort between the departments of Health & Kinesiology and Foods & Nutrition.  Facilities and services include a fitness center, access to Fieldhouse track, personal training, group exercise classes, and other health and fitness resources.
	Purdue Recreational Sports and Aquatic Centers This campus facility offers a variety of ways to integrate activity into any lifestyle, including cardiovascular and weight training, indoor track, exercise classes, personal training, and basketball, volleyball, and racquetball courts.
	Purdue Running Club
	Trees of Purdue Walking Tour
	Campus Jogging Routes
Community Resources	Indiana Walking Clubs and Events
	Indiana Walking Connection
	Jazzercise
	Lafayette Parks & Recreation
	Tippecanoe County Parks
	West Lafayette Parks & Recreation
	West Lafayette Walking Trails
General Information	American College of Sports Medicine This site provides guidelines for healthy aerobic activity, ways to calculate your exercise heart rate, "Active Aging Tips" and AARP Walking Programs for People 50+.
	American Council on Exercise The American Council on Exercise is a nonprofit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective physical activity. As America's authority on fitness, ACE protects all segments of society against ineffective fitness products, programs, and trends through its ongoing public education, outreach, and research.
	American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a nationally voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and strokes.
	Cool Running Cool Running is the complete online resource for runners of all ability. This site provides the information necessary to satisfy every aspect of the running life for every runner and running organization.
	Indiana Action for Health Kids Kids can make a real difference to better their own health. This site provides ideas and links to cool Web sites that help keep them healthy.
	INShape Indiana Governor Daniels' initiative for healthier Hoosiers.  Search for physical activity opportunities by region, and view Governor Daniels' Personal Fitness Routine.
	Map My Run Mapping your running routes has never been easier! Training for a race? A marathon? Enter your address, plot your run, and it will calculate distance, calories burned, and more! Run. Plot. Calculate!
	Runner's World Information about beginning a running program, injury prevention, how to train, and walking tips.
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Screenings and More

Alternative Medicine	National Center for Alternative and Complementary Medicine General information from the National Institutes of Health about the major areas of complementary and alternative medicine, dietary and herbal supplements, and treatment options.
General Health	American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a nationally voluntary health agency to help reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and strokes.
	Disease and Conditions (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
	Vaccines and Immunizations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
	Healthfinder.org Your guide to reliable health information.
	Healthy People 2010 This site provides information about national health observances, how to make healthy choices regarding medical care and lifestyle, and contact information for health-related organizations.
	MedLine Plus Up-to-date and quality health care information from the National Library of Medicine at the National Institute of Health.
	National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information about heart and vascular diseases (including high blood pressure, cholesterol, and obesity), blood diseases, lung diseases, and sleep disorders.  Also offers healthy recipes.
	National Institutes of Health
	Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
	Yahoo Health Directory Information on a wide variety of health topics.
Healthy Pregnancy	Coming soon!
Injury Prevention	Back Health (Medline Plus) (http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/backinjuries.html)
Men's Health	Men's Health (National Institutes of Health)
	Men's Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Safety & Emergency	Automobile Safety (MedlinePlus)
	Bites (Medline Plus)
	Choking (Medline Plus)
	CPR (Medline Plus)
	Drowning (Medline Plus)
	Emergency Preparedness (American College of Emergency Physicians)
	First Aid (MedlinePlus)
	Fire Safety (MedlinePlus)
	Home Safety
	Poisoning (Medline Plus)
Women's Health	National Women's Health Resource Center
	Women's Health (National Institutes of Health)
	Women's Health (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Smoke Free Living

Tobacco Cessation	American Lung Association Tobacco Control Cessation resources and fact sheets from the American Lung Association.
	INShape Indiana Governor Daniels' initiative for healthier Hoosiers.   Find state and national resources on smoking cessation.
	QuitNet Thinking of giving up smoking?  Information, interactive tools, and support mechanisms for people seeking to stop tobacco use.
	Smokefree.gov Online guides to quit smoking and Web access to smoking cessation experts.  Sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Cancer Society.
	Surgeon General Tobacco Cessation Guideline The latest drugs and counseling techniques for treating tobacco use and dependence.
	Tobacco Information and Prevention Source Provides smoking cessation guides, educational materials, fact sheets, and other resources.
	www.whitelies.tv Resources include a smoke-free dining directory, quit tips, and information for teens and adults.
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