Health Links

National Institutes of Health


The principal biomedical research agency of the U.S. Government. Agencies of interest include:

http://www.nih.gov/

   

American College of Cardiology

http://www.acc.org/
   

American Medical Association

-Consumer health information includes interactive assessment tools. All medical journals published by thew AMA are on line.

http://www.ama-assn.org/
   

American Heart Association

-Includes an interactive risk assessment guide, reference guide on heart and stroke, scientific publications and AHA published journals.

http://www.americanheart.org/
   

HeartSite

-Developed by a board certified cardiologist, this site is educational, informative and entertaining. Visit a virtual cath lab and other educational exhibits.

http://www.heartsite.com/
   

Mayo Clinic

-An Excellent "gateway" to a variety of health information. Click on "Health & Medical Information"

http://www.mayo.edu/
   

Nutrition & Fitness Links

 

American Dietetic Association

http://www.eatright.org/
   

Cooking Light Magazine

- Lots of recipes, menus and ideas for healthy living.

http://www.cookinglight.com/
   

Tufts University Nutrition Navigator

- a rating guide to nutrition web sites.

http://www.navigator.tufts.edu/
   

Mended Hearts, Inc.

- A support group offering help, support and encouragement to heart disease patients and their families .