Osteoporosis and the broken bones it can cause are not part of normal aging. Whatever your age, the habits you adopt now can affect your bone health for the rest of your life. Find out what you can do to protect your bones.
Review Date: March 01, 2013
National Osteoporosis Foundation
This page lists the benefits for adopting an active lifestyle, including reduced risk of diabetes, weight control, improved health of muscles and bones, and mental health.
Review Date: February 13, 2013
Shape Up America!
Views on aging are changing. Learn about research to identify benefits and risks of antioxidants, calorie restriction, hormone supplements, and other interventions to promote healthy aging.
Review Date: July 05, 2011
NIH National Institute on Aging Information Center
This contract is designed to facilitate communication between young people and their parents about potentially destructive decisions related to alcohol, drugs, peer pressure and behavior.
Review Date: February 08, 2013
SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
A diet low in saturated fats and high in fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of endometrial cancer. The risk may also be lowered when soy -based foods are a regular part of the diet. Physical activity,and a personal history of pregnancy and breastfeeding, also may play a role in risk reduction.
Review Date: October 25, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
These five questions address infection control practices a patient should look for in a dental office for assurance that the dentist and staff are taking proper precautions against cross-infection.
Review Date: November 12, 2012
Organization for Safety & Asepsis Procedures
Flu prevention includes vaccination, frequent hand washing and staying home if you are sick. This document provides more treatment and prevention tips.
Review Date: March 18, 2011
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This online Hepatitis Risk Assessment is designed to determine an individual’s risk for viral hepatitis and asks questions based upon CDC’s guidelines for testing and vaccination. Take this 5 minute assessment developed by the CDC and get a personalized report.
Review Date: February 26, 2013
Hepatitis Foundation International
The goal of the HP/DP program is to create healthier American Indian and Alaska Native communities by developing, coordinating, implementing, and disseminating effective health promotion and chronic disease prevention programs. Find health and fitness resources in your area.
Review Date: September 14, 2012
Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Too many Americans don't get the preventive health services they need to stay healthy. Learn about preventive health services, such as cancer screening tests, that may be available to you without co-payments or deductibles.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The purpose of this Medicare section is to provide visitors with information about preventive services that are available to people with Medicare insurance. Prevention is the first step in staying healthy.
Review Date: November 14, 2012
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Cancer prevention is action taken to lower the chance of getting cancer. Read about many different ways to help prevent cancer.
Review Date: March 27, 2013
NIH National Cancer Institute
Red wine is a rich source of biologically active phytochemicals, chemicals found in plants. Particular compounds called polyphenols found in red wine—such as catechins and resveratrol—are thought to have antioxidant or anticancer properties. Learn about polyphenols and their role in preventing cancer.
Review Date: March 04, 2013
NIH National Cancer Institute
Learn to create meals that may lower your risk for cancer and other chronic diseases, and manage your weight at the same time.
Review Date: February 21, 2013
American Institute for Cancer Research
Learn about the risk factors you can control in order to prevent a stroke: High blood pressure, cigarette smoking, obesity, alcohol, birth control pills and patches, and more.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
Office on Women's Health
Stroke risk can be controlled easier than one might think. With the help of a doctor, many diseases that increase stroke risk can be treated, and lifestyle risk factors such an unhealthy eating and smoking can be changed.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
National Stroke Association
Many people don’t realize the important role vaccines can play in keeping adults healthy. Find ten reasons why vaccination is important for adults.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
This publication offers tips to help Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders at risk for type 2 diabetes move more and eat less to reduce overweight and lower their risk for diabetes.
Review Date: February 27, 2013
National Diabetes Education Program
Many adults don't know they are supposed to get immunized against diseases. They think vaccinations are for kids. There are millions of adults in this country who need influenza, pneumococcal, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, and other vaccines. Are you one of them?
Review Date: January 31, 2013
Immunization Action Coalition
Vaccines.gov is the federal gateway to information on vaccines and immunization for infants, children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. Learn about vaccine safety, diseases that can be prevented, vaccination schedules, travel tips, and more.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Vaccines were developed to protect individuals from dangerous and sometimes deadly diseases. Without immunizations, your child is at greater risk of catching one of the vaccine-preventable diseases.
Review Date: January 31, 2013
Immunization Action Coalition
Find out which preventive services Medicare covers and how often. The services described include: cardiovascular screening, glaucoma tests, breast exams, diabetes screening and supplies, prostate cancer screening, shots, and more.
Review Date: January 28, 2013
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
