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Sub-Topics Blood Pressure Global Prevention Immunizations Reducing Germs Also Try AIDS and HIV Resources Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention Family Safety Fitness Highway Safety Lifestyle Treatments Longevity Nutrition Obesity Safe Schools Lists Allergies (Awesome Library) Provides resources related to allergies. Asthma (Awesome Library) Provides over a dozen resources. 07-07 Cancer (Awesome Library) Provides articles and research on prevention and treatment of cancer. 8-01 Cancer Prevention (Awesome Library) Provides resources related to preventing cancer. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Provides information on prevention and treatment, by disease or affliction. 1-04 Daily Nutrient Needs for Infants and Toddlers (Health World - Haas) Diabetes (Awesome Library) Provides resources related to diabetes. Disaster Preparation (Awesome Library) Earaches (Awesome Library) Provides resources. 07-07 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Prevention Programs (Streissguth) Lists 8 programs designed to help prevent FAS, problems in infants caused by mothers consuming alcohol during pregnancy. Glaucoma (Awesome Library) Provides resources related to glaucoma. HIV and AIDS (Awesome Library) Provides a more comprehensive set of resources on HIV and AIDS. Injury Control (ICRIN) Provides links by subject.. Lead Poisoning (Awesome Library) Provides several resources. 07-07 Obesity (Awesome Library) Provides articles and research on prevention and treatment of obesity. 8-01 Osteoporosis Prevention (Awesome Library) Provides resources related to preventing osteoporosis. Prevention By Topic (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Programs and Resources Related to At-Risk Youth (Texas Youth Commission) Provides provides hundreds of annotated links, organized by topic. 1-04 Sleep Disorders (Awesome Library) Provides articles and research on prevention and treatment of sleep disorders. 8-01 Smoking Tobacco Prevention (Awesome Library) Provides three dozen resources. 07-07 Suicide Prevention (Awesome Library) Provides sources of information for helping to prevent suicide, such as crisis centers, assessing risk, what to do if someone threatens suicide, suicide and teens, and more. 8-01 West Nile Virus - State and Local Information (Centers for Disease Control) Provides information on prevention and agencies to contact with information. 8-02 Women's Health (Awesome Library) Provides resources for women related to health and disease prevention. Materials -Spelling Checkers for Medical Terms (Awesome Library) Checks online for correct spelling and offers alternatives if the spelling is incorrect. Also offers glossaries for browsing terms. 7-02 Assess Your Real Age (RealAge.com) Provides a questionnaire to assess your real age (wear and tear). Provides a planner to improve your health and fitness given your answers to the assessment. 7-04 News -08-02-05 Smoking During Pregnancy Increases ADHD Risk (CBS News) "Women who smoke during pregnancy may be twice as likely to give birth to a child with behavioral problems like attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)." 8-05 -08-25-05 Study: MP3 Players Dangerous for Ears (CBS News) "Since damage to hearing caused by high volume is determined by its duration, continuous listening to an MP3 player, even at a seemingly reasonable level, can damage the delicate hair cells in the inner ear that transmit sound impulses to the brain." "Studies have shown that people exposed to 85 decibels for eight hours tend to develop hearing loss," Brian Fligor, ScD, of Children's Hospital in Boston, tells WebMD. He found that all the CD players he examined produced sound levels well in excess of 85 decibels." "Every time you increase a sound level by three decibels, listening for half as long will produce the same amount of hearing loss. The kid who cuts my grass uses an iPod. The lawn mower noise is about 80 to 85 decibels. If he likes listening to his iPod 20 decibels above that, he's in the range of 100-105 decibels. At that sound level he shouldn't listen for more than eight to 15 minutes." 8-05 AIDS - World Losing Battle with AIDS (BBC News) "The American Health Secretary, Tommy Thompson, has warned that the world is losing the fight against Aids." "Speaking in Zambia on World Aids Day, Mr Thompson called on the international community to intensify its efforts to combat the disease." "To mark the day, the United Nations unveiled ambitious plans to supply three million HIV sufferers with the drugs they need by the end of 2005." "An estimated 40 million people are now infected with HIV around the world." 12-03 Prevention News (RealAge.com) Provides information related to wellness and prevention. 1-04 Papers -Growing Up Drug-Free - A Parent's Guide to Prevention (US Department of Education) "Growing Up Drug Free is based on the best available information about how children learn and what works to prevent drug abuse. There is nothing difficult about this information, and the only qualification needed to use it is a loving concern for the welfare of our children and families." 9-05 AIDS Hits Teens Hardest (McNeil-Lehrer Productions - Kovac) Provides statistics on AIDS worldwide and discusses why AIDS has become such a large problem with teens in the USA. 12-00 Acne (Health World) "Teenagers get acne because they have a lot of androgen. Androgen is a hormone. The glands under your skin make more oil when you have a lot of androgen. The oil ducts get clogged and infected. Then bumps pop up on the skin." Addictions and Habits (HabitSmart) Provides suggestions on how to reduce addictive or habitual behaviors. 6-99 Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention (SAMHSA) Provides a comprehensive resource for information on substance abuse prevention, including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. 4-01 Breakfast Of Champions (applesforhealth) Once again, science is proving mom’s instinct to be correct. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Compared to those who eat breakfast, people who skip the meal tend to struggle more with weight problems and low energy later in the day. 02-25-00. Calcium and Vitamin D Supplements Help Bones (applesforhealth.com) Describes a study showing that taking 1,200 milligrams of calcium and 400 - 600 IU's of Vitamin D each day strengthens the bone in the spine, hip, and elsewhere. The researchers also found, however, that the benefits went away if the supplements were no longer taken. 2-01 Cancer, Diet, and Exercise (American Cancer Society) "For the majority of Americans who do not smoke, eating a healthful diet and being physically active are the most important ways to reduce cancer risk. Evidence suggests that one third of the 550,000 cancer deaths that occur in the United States each year are due to unhealthy diet and insufficient physical activity." 1-04 Coffee Reduces Risk of Diabetes (CBS News) " 'We found that heavy coffee consumption substantially reduced the risk of Type 2 diabetes in both men and women,' said Dr. Frank Hu of the Harvard School of Public Health." "By 'heavy' coffee consumption -- researchers mean 6 or more cups a day -- but what they found was startling. Among the thousands of men and women followed for the study, male coffee drinkers had a 50 percent reduction in diabetes risk. The risk for women was reduced by 30 percent." "Even those who drank decaf saw some benefit." 1-04 Daily Nutrient Needs for Adolescence (Haas) Daily Nutrient Needs for Children (Haas) Diabetes Costs from Inactivity (Diabetes Net) Provides results from a study that inactivity causes at least 37 billion dollars in medical costs from diabetes per year. (Yes, that was billion.) Earaches or Infections (Health World) "Your child’s doctor should treat very bad ear pain. He or she may tell you to give your child acetaminophen. The doctor may give your child antibiotics if they have an infection. The doctor may also have you give your child other medicines to dry up or clear a blocked ear." "You can use self-care on your child if the pain isn’t bad, and if they don’t have any other symptoms." 1-04 Fatigue (applesforhealth) Provides three ways to make room for life and work. 04-07-00. Folic Acid and Spina Bifida (Spina Bifida Association of America) Provides basic facts about folic acid, which research has shown prevents spina bifida and other neural tube defects. 8-02 Friendships - Wanna Make New Friends? (applesforhealth) Mayo Clinic researchers say building friendships and creating thriving social circles is a key component of good health, even in adult life. In the clinic’s HealthQuest newsletter, the doctors recommend eight ways for adults to meet new friends. 04-07-00. Health and Medical Information (healthfinder) Rated the number three education site by Web 100. Provides information on diseases, health, nutrition, prevention, and more. Also provides information by interest group. Healthy Children Guide (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Provides information for parents. 5-00 Hearing Impairment Prevention (League for the Hard of Hearing) Provides ideas and resources for prevention of hearing loss. Heart - Fewer Pounds Plus More Exercise Equal Stronger Heart (applesforhealth) Overweight people with hypertension who shed pounds and boost exercise increase heart pumping efficiency by reducing the size of their hearts, according to a study in the American Journal of Hypertension. 09-24-99. Heat Exhaustion (applesforhealth) Help your body stave off heat exhaustion before exercising or even just venturing out in the dog days of summer, says a Cedars-Sinai Medical Center physician. 08-20-99. Hepatitis A Vaccination (applesforhealth) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta encourage implementation of routine hepatitis A vaccination programs for children in 17 high endemic states. 10-29-99. Home Health Issues (KidDoctor) Hookworm (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Provides a factsheet for families. For prevention of infection, "Do not walk barefoot or contact the soil with bare hands in areas where hookworm is common or there is likely to be feces in the soil or sand." Visitors sometimes misspell as hook worm. 6-01 How to Enable Children to Grow Up Drug-Free (US Department of Education) Immunization Recommendations for Babies (Immunization Action Coalition) Provides recommendations for vaccinations. 10-00. Immunizations Issues and Recommendations (World Health Organization) Provides recommendations for vaccinations, technical information on 23 vaccines, traveler's health care, and more. 5-00. Immunizations Recommended for Children and Teens (Immunization Action Coalition) Provides a chart of recommended vaccinations by age. 5-00. Laughter - Lighten Up (applesforhealth) Adding a little laughter in the drudgeries of day-to-day work can keep you on your toes. Here are some ways to lighten up. 02-25-00. Nine Ways to Stay Healthy (YourDiseaseRisk.Harvard.edu) " OVER HALF of all serious disease in the U.S. could be prevented with healthier lifestyles. By following these nine lifestyle recommendations, you can lower your risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and diabetes. Before you know it, you’ll also have more energy and get a boost to your mood." 11-06 Obesity - Walking to School (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Provides a guide to make walking to school safer and more frequent. Recommends steps for the community and families so that groups of children, accompanied by adults, walk or ride bicycles to and from school. This may help reverse obesity in children and start them on a healthier lifestyle. 6-01 Obesity Is Now the Top Preventable Health Problem (Rand - Cook) Provides results from a study that shows that more people are now have health problems as a result of excess fat than from smoking, drinking, or conditions related to poverty. 6-01 Preventing Eating Disorders - Tips for Parents (EDIN-GA.org) Provides 10 tips for parents to help prevent eating disorders in their children. 10-04 Preventing Youth Violence (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Prevention - Nine Policies Tackle Top US Health Hazards (applesforhealth) A Washington based think tank says nine federal health policies, from raising cigarette taxes to forcing teens to take gym class, could prevent at least 1.6 million premature deaths and countless illnesses in the United States in the next ten years. 04-07-00. Prevention Articles Related to Children (Kid Source) Provides dozens of articles related to prevention for children. Prevention Guidelines for Adolescents (CDC) 1-04 Prevention of Major Medical Problems With Diet (Fisher) Provides recommendations to combat osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer's Disease with diet. RSV Protection for Infants (rsvprotection.com) Describes procedures to reduce causes of RSV, respiratory syncytial virus, in infants. 12-00 Radon - Guide for Families (Environmental Protection Agency) Provides suggestions for measuring and preventing exposure to radon. Also provides statistics to show that radon is the second strongest cause of cancer in the United States. 5-01 Road Rage Prevention (Adams) Provides suggestions on how to handle road rage and prevent injury from others. Smile For A Natural High (applesforhealth) Why does it feel so good to laugh? Because endorphins are released from the brain every time that you do. 04-14-00. Smiling - Benefits (applesforhealth) You can forget about Prozac or St. John's Wort. A genuine smile increases the production of serotonin, the happy hormone. 04-07-00. Soy-Burgers Cut Fat In Schools (applesforhealth) Young diners in school cafeterias across the United States could soon be eating more soy protein and less meat. That's because the Agriculture Department says it's eliminating a rule that limits the amount of vegetable protein allowed in federally subsidized school meals. 04-14-00. State Tobacco Programs Fail (CBS News) "Most states have failed to pay for tobacco-prevention programs and protect people from second-hand smoke despite receiving billions of dollars in settlement money to take such measures, according to a report." "The American Lung Association's report, released Tuesday, gave 38 states grades of F for failing to fund tobacco prevention and control programs. Thirty-five states received F's for their smoke-free air laws." 1-04 Stroke - Another Reason To Eat Your Veggies (applesforhealth) Add "reduction in stroke risk" to the list: eating more fruits and vegetables can lower that risk by more than 30 percent, Harvard researchers say. 10-22-99. Substance Abuse Prevention for Kids (National Institute on Drug Abuse - NIDA Goes to School) Provides information for teachers and students. 10-15-99. Trichinosis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Provides a factsheet for families. For prevention of infection from the roundworm, do not eat raw or undercooked meat, especially pork products, such as ham and sausage, and wild game. 6-01 West Nile Virus - Questions and Answers (Centers for Disease Control) Provides a history of the disease and how it is transmitted. Suggests that the primary way to avoid infection by the disease is to avoid being bit by an infected mosquito. 8-02 West Nile Virus Prevention (Centers for Disease Control) Suggests that the primary way to avoid infection by the disease is to avoid being bite by an infected mosquito. "Apply insect repellent containing DEET when you're outdoors. Avoid applying repellent to children less than 2 years old. Use care in applying repellent to small children, and don't put repellent on their hands because it may get into their mouth or eyes and cause irritation." 8-02 Youth In A Difficult World (applesforhealth) Not all children enjoy the "carefree" days of childhood. Unfortunately, when things start to go wrong, people often despair of being able to repair the damage. NIMH has made research on diagnosis, early intervention, and treatment of children an absolute priority. 02-18-00. Projects AIDS and Children (GreaterGood.com) Displays a map showing the number of children contracting AIDS each day. Provides opportunities for schools to conduct online fund raising. Also supports other projects, such as helping to combat AIDS in children globally. 7-00 Assess Your Disease Risk (YourDiseaseRisk.Harvard.edu) Provides a questionnaire to assess your disease risk. Includes advise on how to prevent each disease. 11-06 Pet Sitters - Guide (National Association of Pet Sitters) Provides reasons for using a professional pet sitter and provides a referral number for finding one. The organization provides training and certification, possibly making pet sitting a job for students still in school. 11-99 Preventing Substance Abuse (Century Council) Provides resources to combate substance abuse, with a focus on alcohol abuse in teens. Purchase Resources Herbs, Vitamins, and Minerals (Whole Health Discount Center) Allows purchase of herbs, minerals, vitamins, and more online at discount prices. Rated by Bizrate as first in customer service for online Health and Beauty stores. 6-99

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