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| Ergonomics/Safety |
Fitness
| Blood Pressure |
Cholesterol
| General Health/Wellness | Nutrition/Weight
Loss | | Men's Health | Sleep
| Smoking | Stress/Mental
Health | Women's Health | Parenting
| Other National Organizations | ERGONOMICS/SAFETY
Ergonomics helps you and your body do your job in the easiest and safest
way. Duke has an Ergonomic Department within Safety (668-ERGO [668-3746])
that can help you with their expertise and technical assistance. LIVE FOR
LIFEsupports the Ergonomics Dept. by offering employees
and departments classes, workshops, and self-paced programming designed
to reduce the risk of work-related injuries.
Duke University Occupational & Environmental Safety
http://www.safety.duke.edu/
Extensive site covering various topics regarding occupational and environmental
medicine. The ergonomics program of OESO addresses the design of workplaces,
equipment, and jobs, and how well they fit the capabilities and limitations
of workers.
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
http://www.acoem.org
Site designed for physicians to assist in caring for workers. Information
on preventative services, clinical care, research, and education programs.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html
NIOSH is a federal institute responsible for conducting research and
making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illnesses and
injuries. Information is available on services, publications, news, and
research.
National Safety Council
http://www.nsc.org/
Information on various safety issues in topic areas of Occupational
Safety & Health, Home and Community, Environment, and Road & Traffic
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FITNESS
 The recent Surgeon General's report talks about the benefits of regular
exercise and the harmful effects of inactive living. It has been found
that regular moderate exercise helps prevent heart disease, obesity, high
cholesterol, high blood pressure, adult-onset diabetes and premature death.
LIVE FOR LIFE offers fitness activities and events and
provides one-on-one fitness consultations to help employees who are interested
in starting an exercise program or enhance a current workout program.
Duke Health & Fitness Center
http://www.dukecenter.org
Duke Center for Living (DCL) is a collective of disease prevention programs
of the Duke University Health System, one of the leading and most respected
medical institutions in the world. The DCL is located in Durham, North
Carolina, and serves local, national and international participants.
Aerobics & Fitness Association of America
http://www.afaa.com
This AFAA Website answers questions concerning exercise, health/safety,
lifestyle, and nutrition issues. AFAA's Fitness Gets Personal program is
your source for information and assistance.
Fitness Partners
http://www.primusweb.com/fitnesspartner
This site has a wealth of information for healthy living. This site
is jam packed with articles on cooking and nutrition, training, mental
health, sports medicine and lots more.
Shape Up America
http://www.shapeup.org
This website is designed to provide you with the latest information
about safe weight management, healthy eating and physical fitness. Shape
Up America! is a high profile national initiative to promote healthy weight
and increased physical activity in America.
Walking
http://www.webwalking.com/hiking.html
This site includes links to some of the best walking and hiking clubs,
tours and accessories on the web.
Runner's World
http://www.runnersworld.com/
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned veteran, Runner's World provides the resources you will
need to take your running to the next level. This site is gives you training logs, race times and dates and information
on finding shoes and gear, losing weight, and injury prevention.
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BLOOD PRESSURE
 Blood
Pressure is a normal feature of you heart's pumping action.
It is a measurement of the amount of pressure pushing against
the inside walls of your blood vessels as your blood flows
through them. Two numbers are given when you get your BP results.
The first (top #) number is systolic, which is the highest
pressure in your arteries when your heart beats. The second
number (the bottom #) is the pressure in your arteries when
your heart is relaxed between beats. Blood pressure goes up
and down through the day. When blood pressure is elevated
most of the time, you have high blood pressure (hypertension).
High blood pressure can lead to damage of the heart, brain,
eyes and kidneys. Desirable BP is below 129/84 or less. High
blood pressure is 140/90 or above. LIVE FOR LIFEcan check
your BP during HealthCheck. Check the HealthCheck schedule
by calling 684-3136 (Option 1) or look on the web at: http://www.hr.duke.edu/eohs/livelife/screenings.html
LIVE FOR LIFE offers Pathways to Change®, which
is confidential, individual counseling for employees with
high blood pressure. If you would like information about this
program call 681- 0517.
Hypertension Network
http://www.bloodpressure.com/
This site seeks to help persons with high blood pressure by providing
information about hypertension. It provides weekly updates of new research
findings, a questions and answer section, chat sessions and a physician
locator that specializes in hypertension.
The Heart: An Online Exploration
http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/
The Franklin Institute Science Museum maintains this site. It contains
a wealth of information about the heart including movies, animation and
illustrations. Information about diet, exercise, high blood pressure and
links to other online resources are included.
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CHOLESTROL
 Cholesterol is a fatty, wax-like substance. It performs several essential
functions in our bodies. It also plays a role in heart disease. When cholesterol
containing fatty deposits builds up on the walls of your arteries, the
openings of the artery narrows and reduces blood flow to and from the heart.
This condition is called atherosclerosis. When blood flow is blocked by
the fatty deposits (cholesterol) a heart attack can occur or if a vessel
in your brain is blocked it can lead to a stroke. Many deaths are related
to atherosclerosis. In general, the higher your cholesterol the greater
your risk of heart disease it. It is important to know cholesterol numbers.
Desirable cholesterol is under 200, borderline high: 200 - 239, and high
is 240 and above. Call LIVE FOR LIFEat 684-3136 (Option 1)
to schedule a free HealthCheck. LIVE FOR LIFEoffers Pathways
to Change®, which is confidential, individual counseling
for employees with high cholesterol. If you would like information about
this program call 681- 0517.
National Cholesterol Education Program
http://rover.nhlbi.nih.gov/chd
This site offers information about lowering cholesterol for the person
with heart disease. Topic choices include coronary heart disease, cholesterol
levels and how to lower cholesterol levels. This site is maintained by
the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes
of Health.
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GENERAL HEALTH / WELLNESS
 Help yourself to better health. Staying healthy gives us more energy and
enthusiasm to do the things we want to do. And there are many ways we can
help ourselves to get healthier. If you like to use books, videos or audiocassettes
as well as websites, come see the LIVE FOR LIFE lending library in Duke
South, Room 04290, Red Zone.
Duke University (Healthy Devil)
http://healthydevil.studentaffairs.duke.edu
The Duke University Medical Center Home Page provides the usual information
about various academic departments and branches of medicine. It also offers
Healthy Devil Online, which addresses topics in emotional health, men's
and women's health, nutrition, drinking and smoking, sexual health and
general health.
Healthlinks
http://healthlinks.washington.edu/
The University of Washington's HealthLinks provides useful consumer
health information, excellent searching capabilities, and links to other
online medical resources.
Healthy World Online
http://www.healthy.net/
Healthy World Online is one of the most comprehensive global health
networks on the Internet. HealthWorld offers comprehensive, integrated
health and medical information.
CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention)
http://www.cdc.gov/
The CDC maintains a Web page that provides information about its programs
related to health promotion, infectious diseases, environmental health,
injury prevention, immunization, occupational safety, epidemiology, and
health statistics.
National Institute of Health (NIH)
http://www.nih.gov
This site is of primary interest to researchers and healthcare professionals
who want information on grant and contract announcements, molecular biology
and molecular modeling, and research opportunities.
US Department of Health & Human Services
http://www.os.dhhs.gov
The Department of Health & Human Services is the US government's
principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing
essential human services. The site provides useful health information,
press releases and fact sheets, and the latest legislative initiatives
related to health.
World Health Organization
http://www.who.org/
The World Health Organization, (WHO) offers both gopher and Web servers
that provide information about the WHO and its major programs, as well
as press releases, newsletters, updates on international travel and health,
Usenet news, and FAQs. You'll also find links to other health-related servers
and search engines and indexing tools.
NIHS Center for Complementary Medicine & Alternative Medicine
http://altmed.od.nih.gov/
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) conducts and supports basic and applied
research and training and disseminates information on complementary and
alternative medicine to practitioners and the public.
Complementary medicine homepage
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/cancer/choicesinhealing.cfm
The site offers information on specific complementary practice topics,
including acupuncture, reiki, shiatsu, reflexology, qigong, Ayurvedic medicine,
homeopathy, chiropractic and many others. You'll also find explanations
of various alternative therapies, Branches (the Institute's newsletter),
and links to related sites on the Internet.
American Dental Association
http://www.ada.org
The ADA is the professional association of dentists dedicated to serving
both the public and the profession of dentistry.
Dentistry Homepage
http://www.dental.pitt.edu/
This page offers about a dozen web and gopher sites from university
dental schools around the world, as well as links to sources of information
on periodontal disease, nutrition and dental health.
Aging
Quackwatch
www.quackwatch.com/
As people age, there is a greater likelihood that they will face a variety
of health challenges. One resource that helps people avoid wasting
time or money is Quackwatch, a nonprofit corporation that combats health-related
frauds, myths, fads and fallacies. It answers inquiries, marketing
reports, misleading advertising and investigates questionable claims.
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NUTRITION / WEIGHT
LOSS
 If you want information, resources or support give LIVE FOR LIFE
a call at 684-3136 (Option 1) to find out about individual nutrition counseling,
weight management classes, and the lending library.
Getting on Track Weight Loss Program
http://www.dukefitness.org
"Getting on Track" is the first step toward weight loss and
lifestyle change. This eight-week program combines the professional
support and advice you need to be successful - and there are
no special foods or shakes to buy. The program includes seven
interactive classes taught by a dietitian, exercise physiologist
and health psychology professional. Each class includes a
healthy dinner. The last session is a group meeting where
the skills and knowledge you've acquired are applied and discussed.
After completing the program, you may continue to participate
in the group support sessions with "Staying on Track" to further
understand your personal journey. Registration is required.
For registration contact Kara Mitchell at 660-6818 or via
email at mitch068@mc.duke.edu.
US Department of Agriculture (Center for Nutrition Policy
and Promotion)
http://www.usda.gov/cnpp/
USDA provides information on food safety, the food guide pyramid, economics
and food and childhood obesity as well as many other topics.
American Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org/
This site can help you find a registered dietitian in your area as well
as provide a variety of nutrition resources. Read up on the latest hot
topics in nutrition.
Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov
Links to the FDA's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition - information
on food labeling, nutrition, dietary supplements and more.
U.S. Food and Nutrition Information Center
http://www.nalusda.gov/fnic/
Provides free information or educational materials on food and human
nutrition. If you don't find what you want, ask the dietitians at the Center
where else to look online or offline. You will find information on food
labeling, the food guide pyramid, food-borne illnesses, and nutrition-related
electronic resources.
Tufts University
http://www.navigator.tufts.edu
Lists and rates hundreds of nutritional websites, covering almost every
conceivable need.
Ask the Dietitian
http://www.dietitian.com
Your best friend just lost five pounds on a low-carb diet. Will it work
for you? Get answers to your nutritional-related questions via e-mail.
To read what other people are asking, check the srchives, where you'll
find advice on topics such as infant and child nutrition, weight loss,
vegetarianism, and more.
Diet Site
http://www.dietsite.com
Just how many fat grams are packed into a piece of Mom's fried chicken?
Plug in the recipe to get the (no doubt discouraging) answer. Or, browse
through an extensive list to find hte vital nutritional stats (calories,
carbohydrates, fat and protein counts) of your favorite foods. Registered
dietitian Traci Van Der Vorste-Kaufman also deciphers food labeling and
guides you through herbal and alternative medicine.
Dole 5 A Day
http://www.dole5aday.com
Sit the little ones down at the computer and click on "Just for Kids"
to hear Bobby Banana and Courtney Cauliflower explain why it's cool to
eat five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. After your kids try
the crossword puzzles, you can consult the online recipe book for help
in whipping up healthier meals.
Meals For You
http://www.mealsforyou.com
No more cries of "Not that again!" at dinner. This site boasts thousands
of healthy recipes, from five-minute heat-and-eat seafood dishes to meatless
meals elegant enough for company. Select by ingredient to find, say, 43
recipes that feature mushrooms, or by nutritional content for the best
low-fat desserts. The cookbook-review section lists sample recipes from
each title, so you can try before you buy.
Weight-Control Information Network
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/NutritionDocs.html
The Weight-Control Information Netowrk (WIN) is a service of the National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National
Institute of Health. WIN assembles and dissemintates to health professionals
and the general public information on weight control, obesity and nutritional
disorders. WIN responds to requests for information, distributes publications
and develops communication strategies to encourage individuals to achieve
and maintain a healthy weight. Resources on this web page are not copyrighted
and WIN encourages unlimited duplication.
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MEN'S HEALTH
 Here
are some specific links just for men. Find information on
male specific issues and health concerns.
What You Need To Know About Testicular Cancer
http://rex.nci.nih.gov/WTNK_PUBS/testicular/index.htm
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has prepared this booklet to help patients
and their families better understand and deal with testicular
cancer.
Male Health Center
www.malehealthcenter.com
Operated by the Male Health Center inDallas, a clinic that
specializes in male health issues.
Impotence Resource Site
www.impotence.org/
An excellent resource for information on impotence and its treatment.
The National Men's Resource
www.menstuff.org
An international resource with more than 30 megs of information on more
than 100 men's issues.
Prostate Health
www.prostatehealth.com
Site to inform, educate and encourage discussion.
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SLEEP
Shuteye Online
http://www.shuteye.com. This
site, sponsored by Searle, the makers of Ambien sleep aid, offers a sleep
IQ test, personal profile, tips for better sleep, and additional resources.
Circadian.com
http://www.circadian.com.
Circadian technologies works to improve alertness, health, safety, job
performance, and quality of life for shift workers.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/index.htm.
Site for patients and the general public by the National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute has fact sheets on sleep an driving problems, insomnia,
narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea, and more.
Sleep Well
http://www.stanford.edu/~dement/.
The Sleep Well site has a broad range of information on sleep,
sleep disorders, sleep activism, and sleep-related events.
National Sleep Foundation
http://www.sleepfoundation.org.
Site for the National Sleep Foundation has lots of useful information including
shift work issues.
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SMOKING
 One of the most important things you can do for your health is to become
a non-smoker. If you smoke you more than double your risk of heart disease
and increase your risk of developing certain types of cancer. If you smoke
and want to quit, help is available. LIVE FOR LIFEoffers
resources and referrals to help you quit. Give us a call at 684-3136 (Option 1) for
information and support.
Quit Net
www.quitnet.org/
The QuitNet helps smokers kick their nicotine addiction. This free service
is a project of Join Together, a program of the Boston University School
of Public Health. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Massachusetts
Tobacco Control Program provide funding.
American Lung Association
http://www.alaw.org
The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and
promote lung health. The site provides information on the
latest news topics, asthma, air quality, tobacco education,
lung disease and more.
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STRESS / MENTAL HEALTH
 Get a handle on stress. Stress is how our body responds to the many
demands in the world around us. Stress can be positive (ustress) that makes
us feel energized and productive or stress can be negative (distress) when
we feel overwhelmed and fatigued. We may not be able to control the amount
of stress in our life, but we can control how we react to it. Duke Personal Assistance Service
http://www.hr.duke.edu/eohs/pas/index.html
Personal Assistance Service is the faculty/employee assistance program
of Duke University. The staff of licensed professionals offer assessment,
short-term counseling, and referrals to help resolve a broad range of personal,
work, and family problems. If something is troubling you, it could be beneficial
to talk about your concern in confidence with a counselor. PAS is a resource
you can use as needed, on a voluntary basis.
American Psychological Association
www.apa.org The American Psychological Association is the largest scientific and
professional organization representing psychology in the United States.
The site provides information on psychology and the applications of psychology.
National Institutes of Mental Health
www.nimh.nih.gov
The National Mental Health Association's goals are to continue to spread
tolerance and awareness, improving mental health services, preventing mental
illness, and promoting mental health. The site provides information about
the NMHA and markets special events.
Simple Living Network
http://www.slnet.com/
The Simple living Network offers tools for people who would like to
simplify their lives and live a more conscious, healthy and earth friendly
lifestyle. This site has many resources to help you get started on simplifying,
links to other web pages, a chat room and resources.
http://www.jobstresshelp.com/
WOMEN'S HEALTH
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer
http://www.facingourrisk.org/
 Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered: FORCE is a nonprofit
organization for women whose family history and genetic status put them
at high risk of getting ovarian cancer and/or breast cancer, and for members
of families in which this risk is present.
http://www.4women.gov/
http://www.mayoclinic.com/
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PARENTING
 Parenting can really be a challenge. We all can use help at times.
Here are resources you might want to check out!
Duke Staff and Family Programs
http://www.hr.duke.edu/empnfam/index.html
Staff and Family Programs provides information and assistance in balancing
work and family responsibilities, parenting and other family concerns. Referral assistance
is available for both child care and elder care.
University of VA. Children's Medical Center
http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/pediatrics
This site offers a comprehensive network of healthcare facilities, which
provide information on the care of children from birth to adolescence.
American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org The American Academy of Pediatrics web site offers information on several
different topics of health concerns along with tutorials and links to other
facilities that offer in / out patient care.
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Other National Organizations
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org
 The Red Cross maintains a Web page that explains their activities. You
will find recent press releases and learn what is happening at disaster
sites in the US and around the world. You can also read about the Red Cross's
history, mission, structure, services, and blood and tissue donations.
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org The ADA offers general information on diabetes, latest news updates
nutrition and exercise, recipes, tips, resources, awards and special events.
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org
ACS provides information and resources on the latest research, treatments
of different types of cancer. This web site also discusses prevention /
detection, alternative therapies and links to other web sites. There is
an on line smoking clinic.
American Heart Association
http://www.amhrt.org The AHA site offers general information about the organization, legislative
updates, community and educational programs, heart-healthy information,
patient support groups, scientific publications, conferences and meetings,
news releases, and fact sheets with biostatistical information.
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Disclaimer
Unless otherwise specified, neither LIVE FOR LIFE or
Duke University, nor any of its affiliates or subsidiaries, maintains nor
is it responsible for the content of any of the outside sites linked to
our Web pages. The listing of LIVE FOR LIFE or Duke University's
name with any of these sites should not be misconstrued as an endorsement
of the information in them unless explicitly noted.
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