Resources

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Websites

American Cancer Society | https://www.cancer.org/

Website features: news, information on types of cancer, patient services, treatment options, sections on children with cancer and living with cancer, and cancer statistics.

• - Treatments and Side Effects https://www.cancer.org/content/cancer/en/treatment/treatments-and-side-effects.html
  
• - Nutrition for People With Cancer
  Learn about nutrition needs during treatment and how to manage treatment side effects that could affect how well you eat https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/CRC/PDF/Public/6711.00.pdf

Cancer.Net | https://www.cancer.net/

The official website for the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with insights, tips, and inspirational posts on cancer, written by cancer physicians.

• - Making Decisions About Cancer Treatment https://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/how-cancer-treated/making-decisions-about-cancer-treatment 

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | https://www.lls.org/

• - Making Treatment Decisions https://www.lls.org/managing-your-cancer/making-treatment-decisions

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Print

Burns, D. D. (1999). Feeling good: The new mood therapy. New York, NY: Collins, an imprint of HarperCollins.

Lewinsohn, P. M. (1992). Control your depression. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster.

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Websites

American Diabetes Association | http://diabetes.org/

This site contains a variety of information about diabetes from nutrition to research and advocacy issues like insulin affordability. Website also features: news, risk test, statistics, recipes, and is available in Spanish.

• Type 1 Diabetes Self-Care Manual | https://diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/type-1

Diabetes Food Hub | https://www.diabetesfoodhub.org/

Website by the American Diabetes Association allows you to browse recipes with pictures, get nutritional information and create meal plans and grocery lists. 

Diabetes Sisters | https://diabetessisters.org

A site for women living with diabetes that offers expert advice as well as a forum for women with diabetes to communicate with each other.

John Hopkins Patient Guide to Diabetes | http://hopkinsdiabetesinfo.org/

Includes a variety of information and videos about diabetes, research studies, patient stories and a nutrition blog.

National Diabetes Education Program | https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes-prevention/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/prevention/index.html

Website features: information for minorities, Spanish-language and Asian-American information, tips on how to control and prevent diabetes, resources for children and adolescents. NDEP materials are provided through a joint effort of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health.

Prediabetes | https://doihaveprediabetes.org/

A website by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Medical Association, and the Ad Council dedicated to reducing diabetes risk with a self-screening tool for prediabetes and easy to read tips for increasing exercise, healthy eating, and managing weight to prevent diabetes.

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Programs

Silver Sneakers | http://www.silversneakers.com
Check this site’s menu tabs and scroll down the homepage to find and check eligibility for classes, find locations in your area, and more information about programs.

Physical activity guidelines

Australia | https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/physical-activity-and-exercise/physical-activity-and-exercise-guidelines-for-all-australians

Canada | https://csepguidelines.ca  

United States | https://health.gov/paguidelines/

Websites

Enhance Fitness | https://projectenhance.org/enhancefitness/

Low-cost, evidence-based group exercise and falls prevention program to help older adults at all levels of fitness become more active, energized, and empowered to sustain independent lives. 

• - Find a class near you: https://projectenhance.org/locations/

Evidence-based Leadership Council | http://www.eblcprograms.org

Proven evidence-based programs (EBPs) in the following categories: chronic disease and medication management, depression, falls management and physical activity. 

• - Evidence-based physical activity programs http://www.eblcprograms.org/evidence-based/recommended-programs/physical-activity/ 

Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging | HealthInAging.org

Exercise and Physical Activity | National Institute on Aging (nih.gov)

Go4Life is an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at NIH, designed to help older adults fit exercise and physical activity into their daily life.

National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability | https://www.nchpad.org/

NCHPAD is the premier resource for information on physical activity, health promotion, and disability, serving persons with physical, sensory and cognitive disability across the lifespan. NCHPAD’s website features a variety of resources and services which can benefit all ages and populations and can be found online.

• - Deskercise 20 Ways to Get Moving While You Work https://www.nchpad.org/1061/5452/Deskercise~~20~Ways~to~Get~Moving~While~you~Work  

National Institute on Aging: Exercise and Physical Activity | https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-physical-activity 

WebMD: The 7 Minute Workout | https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/the-7-minute-workout-slideshow 

Videos

Canadian Lung Association: Exercise and COPD | https://youtu.be/DFemC5giG1Y 

Flint Rehabilitation Devices, LLC: Core Exercises for Stroke Patients to Improve Balance and Walking | https://youtu.be/dGBqTLtdVuA 

Kaiser Permanente Thrive: Seated Upper Body Exercise | https://youtu.be/R6Nr-VaFcqM 

Multiple Sclerosis Association of America: Introduction to Multiple Sclerosis Aquatic Fitness | https://youtu.be/PmDArJJjG4c 

Sit and Be Fit | https://www.sitandbefit.org/

Recommended video workouts for those with various conditions including: osteoporosis, diabetes, COPD, neuropathy, arthritis, parkinsons and other conditions. This program offers the classes through public television, streaming, YouTube, and DVDs.

Silver Sneakers: 7-Minute Yoga Workout for Older Adults | https://youtu.be/NDLad2vOHkU

Audiobooks

Exercises for Chronic Conditions | https://www.bullpub.com/exercises-for-chronic-conditions.html

Audio CD self-management resource 

Moving Easy Program | https://www.bullpub.com/catalog-moving-easy.html

Audio CD that guides you through gentle exercise sessions. The recording is also available as a downloadable MP3. 

Videos

DocMikeEvans: 23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?  | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo 

Dr. Michelle Segar: No Sweat: Lasting Motivation to Exercise | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoNFjf9ltMo 

Print

Segar, Michelle: No Sweat: How the Simple Science of Motivation Can Bring You a Lifetime of Fitness, 2015. Also online resources: https://michellesegar.com/book/

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Food Guides

US dietary guidelines | https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/resources/2020-2025-dietary-guidelines-online-materials

Canadian dietary guidelines | https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/

Websites

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics | https://www.eatright.org
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals founded in Cleveland, Ohio. Today, the Academy represents more than 100,000 credentialed practitioners and is committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

American Cancer Society | https://www.cancer.org/cancer/survivorship/coping/nutrition/benefits.html

American Heart Association | https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating

American Diabetes Association | https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition
- Create My Plate. https://diabetes.org/food-nutrition/eating-healthy

Center for Science in the Public Interest | https://www.cspinet.org

Food and Nutrition Information Center | https://www.nal.usda.gov/programs/fnic

Harvard School of Public Health |  https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/

International Food Information Council Foundation | https://www.foodinsight.org

Mayo Clinic | Nutrition and Healthy Eating https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/basics/nutrition-basics/hlv-20049477

University Health News | https://universityhealthnews.com/health-publications/

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Online nutrition tools https://www.nutrition.gov/topics/basic-nutrition/online-tools

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services | “Heart Healthy Home Cooking, African American Style” https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/files/docs/public/heart/cooking.pdf

U.S. Food and Drug Administration | ChooseMyPlate.gov https://www.myplate.gov/

Veterans Administration Caregiver Support | https://www.caregiver.va.gov/
- Nutrition and Health information https://www.nutrition.va.gov/

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute | DASH Eating Plan https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/dash-eating-plan 

Nutrition.gov | https://www.nutrition.gov/
Sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture, the website features information about basic nutrition, diets for various health conditions, dietary supplements, food assistance programs and more.

The New York Times | https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/13/well/eat/yogurt-kimchi-kombucha-microbiome.html
How Fermented Foods May Alter Your Microbiome and Improve Your Health: Foods like yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha increased the diversity of gut microbes and led to lower levels of inflammation.

Videos

Voice of America News: Grocery Store Tours Emphasizing Healthy Choices | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUdLl1RDhEA 

A YouTube video of a brief tour that provides tips for healthy good choices. 

Applications

My Fitness Pal  | https://www.myfitnesspal.com/

A free, easy to use food and activity tracker that you can use on your computer or smartphone. 

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Websites

American Heart Association | https://www.heart.org

Nonprofit organization offering healthy living tips and information about different heart related health topics, caregiver support and community forums. 

• Arrhythmia https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/arrhythmia/about-arrhythmia 
• Heart Failure https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-failure/what-is-heart-failure 
• Peripheral Artery Disease https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/peripheral-artery-disease/about-peripheral-artery-disease-pad 

American Stroke Association | https://www.strokeassociation.org/en 

A division of the American Heart Association providing information about stroke and life after stroke, along with financial resources, support networks and more. 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Heart Disease https://www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/ 
• Stroke https://www.cdc.gov/stroke/ 

Heart and Stroke Canada | https://www.heartandstroke.ca

- Women’s risk factors | https://www.heartandstroke.ca/women/womens-risk-factors

Kaiser Permanente: Your guide to heart health | https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health/care/!ut/p/a0/DcdBCsAgDATAF8nee-srWnNbJKhgokjo--tlYCB4Ic6vV0afznGei3rovppyRzqOaHggkLVZjcg-U2FpimV2_9KWcfA!/ 

Mayo Clinic

• Heart Disease in Women: Understanding symptoms and risk factors https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/heart-disease/art-20046167 
• Heart Failure https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-failure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373142
• Stroke https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20350113 

Medline Plus

• Arrhythmia https://medlineplus.gov/arrhythmia.html 
• Blood, Heart and Circulation https://medlineplus.gov/bloodheartandcirculation.html 
• Coronary Artery Disease https://medlineplus.gov/coronaryarterydisease.html 
• Heart Diseases https://medlineplus.gov/heartdiseases.html 
• Heart Disease in Women https://medlineplus.gov/heartdiseaseinwomen.html 
• Heart Failure https://medlineplus.gov/heartfailure.html 
• Peripheral Artery Disease https://medlineplus.gov/peripheralarterialdisease.html 
• Stroke https://medlineplus.gov/stroke.html 
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) https://medlineplus.gov/transientischemicattack.html 

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute plans, conducts, and supports research, clinical trials, and observational studies related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases, and sleep disorders. 

• Arrhythmia https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/arrhythmia 
• Heart Failure https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/heart-failure 
• Ischemic Heart Disease https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/ischemic-heart-disease 
• Peripheral Artery Disease https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/peripheral-artery-disease 
• Stroke https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/stroke 

Office on Women’s Health: Heart Disease and women https://www.womenshealth.gov/heart-disease-and-stroke/heart-disease/heart-disease-and-women 

WebMD

• Coronary Artery Disease https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/guide/heart-disease-coronary-artery-disease#1 
• Heart Disease Health Center https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/default.htm 
• Stroke Health Center https://www.webmd.com/stroke/default.htm 

WomenHeart | http://www.womenheart.org/

The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease. Website offers information about preventing, diagnosing and treating heart disease, help to find a support network and blog. 

Print

Cohen, Barry. Coronary Heart Disease: From Diagnosis to Treatment 2019.

Heller, Maria. The DASH Diet Action Plan: Proven to Lower Blood Pressure and Cholesterol without Medication. 2014.

Ornish, Dean and Anne Ornish. Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases. Ballantine, 2019.

Rippe, James M. Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease for Dummies. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley, 2015.

Taylor, Jill Bolte. My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey. New York: Viking, 2009.

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Websites

American Heart Association | https://www.heart.org

Nonprofit organization offering healthy living tips and information about different heart related health topics, caregiver support and community forums. 

• High Blood Pressure https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure 

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: High Blood Pressure | https://www.cdc.gov/bloodpressure/ 

Mayo Clinic: Video - How to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/multimedia/how-to-measure-blood-pressure/vid-20084749

Mayo Clinic: High blood pressure (hypertension) | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/symptoms-causes/syc-20373410

Medline Plus: High Blood Pressure | https://medlineplus.gov/highbloodpressure.html 

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/

The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute plans, conducts, and supports research, clinical trials, and observational studies related to the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases, and sleep disorders. 

• High Blood Pressure https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/high-blood-pressure 

Videos

Mayo Clinic: How to measure blood pressure using an automatic monitor | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/multimedia/how-to-measure-blood-pressure/vid-20084749 

Medline Plus: Hypertension Overview | https://medlineplus.gov/ency/anatomyvideos/000072.htm

National Association of Community Health Centers: How to use your home blood pressure monitor | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tGyRJxbYpQ 

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Websites

Arthritis Foundation | https://www.arthritis.org/

Official website of The Arthritis Foundation, also available in Spanish includes a blog, resource finder and helpline. 

- Living with Arthritis https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/ 

- Walk with Ease Program https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/tools-resources/walk-with-ease/ 

National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases | https://www.niams.nih.gov/ 

Government agency. Search arthritis, osteoporosis, and other topics:

- https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/arthritis

Programs

Fit & Strong! | https://www.fitandstrong.org

- An exercise program for adults with arthritis

Print

Shlotzhauer, T. L. (2014). Living with rheumatoid arthritis. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.

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Websites

Choosing Wisely | http://www.choosingwisely.org/

Nonprofit collaboration of over 70 major medical organizations that reviews evidence on tests and treatments that are overused and should be avoided. Promotes conversations between clinicians and patients by helping patients choose care that is: supported by evidence, not duplicative of other tests or procedures already received, free from harm, and truly necessary.

• - Patient Pamphlets for Canadians https://choosingwiselycanada.org/patient-pamphlets

Also, has a free downloadable app for Apple and Android devices

Consumer Lab | https://www.consumerlab.com/ 

Independent testing on nutritional products.

Consumer Reports | https://www.consumerreports.org 

Reviews and evaluates both alternative and conventional treatments and products.

Drugs.com | https://www.drugs.com/

Information on medications, pill identifier, interactions checker and more.

Food and Drug Administration

• - FDA 100: Dietary Supplements: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/fda-101-dietary-supplements
  
  
• - 10 Facts about What FDS Does and Does Not Approve: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/10-facts-about-what-fda-does-and-does-not-approve
  
  
• - HIV and AIDS: Medicines to Help You: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/free-publications-women/hiv-and-aids-medicines-help-you
  
  
• - Caring for Others: Resources to Help You: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/womens-health-topics/caring-others-resources-help-you
  
  
• - What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About
  Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD: https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/what-you-need-know-and-what-were-working-find-out-about-products-containing-cannabis-or-cannabis

Health Canada: Licensed National Health Products Database | https://health-products.canada.ca/lnhpd-bdpsnh/index-eng.jsp

Website maintained by the government of Canada. It contains information about natural health products that have been issued a product license by Health Canada. It includes information on vitamin and mineral supplements, herb and plant-based remedies, traditional medicines such as Traditional Chinese Medicines or Ayurvedic (Indian) Medicines, homeopathic medicines, and many everyday consumer products. 

Medline Plus

• - Drugs, Health and Supplements https://medlineplus.gov/druginformation.html
• - Evaluating Internet Health Information: A Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine https://medlineplus.gov/webeval/webeval.html

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine | https://nccih.nih.gov/

A government agency providing research-based info. 

National Institute on Aging: Safe Use of Medications for Older Adults | https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/safe-use-medicines-older-adults

Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database | https://naturalmedicines.therapeuticresearch.com/ 

Clinical data on approximately 90,000 herbal products, dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic products, Ayurvedic medicines, complementary alternative medicines, integrative therapies, alternative treatments (such as acupuncture), traditional Chinese medicines products, and other natural remedies as well as a Natural Product / Drug Interaction Checker. 

The Public Health Agency of Canada: A-Z Index | https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/a-z.html

US Preventive Services Task Force | https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/ 

An independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine that provide critical reviews of various screening tests and medical treatments for both professionals and consumers

• - Information for consumers https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Tools/ConsumerInfo/Index/information-for-consumers

WebMD: Drugs and Medications A to Z | https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/index

Print

Griffith, H. Winter, and Stephen W. Moore. Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs, 2018-2019. New York: Perigee Books, 2019.

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Websites

National Institute of Mental Health | http://www.nimh.nih.gov/

Lead federal agency for research on mental disorders

Print

Boroson, M. (2009). One-Moment meditation: Stillness for People on the Go. Winter Road Publishing. 

Goldstein, E., & Stahl, B. (2015). Mbsr every day: daily practices from the heart of mindfulness-based stress reduction. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2018). Falling Awake: How to Practice Mindfulness in Everyday Life. New York, NY: Hachette Books.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2012). Mindfulness for beginners: reclaiming the present moment--and your life. Boulder, CO: Sounds True.

Kabat-Zinn, J. (2018). The healing power of mindfulness: a new way of being. New York, NY: Hachette Books.

Video

Martin Boroson: One-Moment Meditation: How to Meditate in a Moment | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiC8ktpev30 

Other

Health Journeys: Audio library | https://www.healthjourneys.com/audio-library

- Guided imagery audio CDs and MP3s programs for stress, sleep, successful surgery, diabetes, depression, anxiety, smoking, pain and more.

Regan, Catherine. and Rick Seidel. Relaxation for Mind and Body: Pathways to Healing [audio CD]. Boulder, Colo.: Bull Publishing, 2012.