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Food Guides

USDA Food Guidance System: My Plate | https://www.choosemyplate.gov/ 

Websites

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

Offers many resources to help you with healthy living and eating. Also many recipes: https://recipes.heart.org/en/recipes

Eat Right | 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.

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.

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

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders | https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/assistive-devices-people-hearing-voice-speech-or-language-disorders

- This article by the National Institute on Deafness and other communication disorders describes assistive Devices for People with Hearing, Voice, Speech, or Language Disorders.

Federal Trade Commission: Buying a Hearing Aid | https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0168-buying-hearing-aid-0    

- This federal trade commission document provides information to help consumers purchase the correct hearing aid.  

European Federation of Hard of Hearing People | https://efhoh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/EFHOH-Survey-European-Standard-EN-15927-2010-Services-offered-by-hearing-aid-professionals.pdf  

- This link discusses the trial period and follow up on hearing aids in Europe.

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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/ 

Kaiser Permanente: Take Prevention to Heart | 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

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

An initiative of the American Board of Internal Medicine Foundation. The mission of Choosing Wisely is to promote conversations between clinicians and patients by helping patients choose care that is supported by evidence. 

• Patient Resources: http://www.choosingwisely.org/patient-resources/ 

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

Their mission is to identify the best quality health and nutritional products through independent testing. 

Health Canada: Drug Product Database | https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/drug-products/drug-product-database.html 

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: Health Information | https://nccih.nih.gov/health 

Quackwatch | https://www.quackwatch.org

An international network providing links to information on health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies and misconduct.

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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 resources http://www.choosingwisely.org/patient-resources/
• - Patient Pamphlets for Canadians https://choosingwiselycanada.org/patient-pamphlets

Also, has 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): Educational Resources | https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-information-consumers/educational-resources-alphabetical-list

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.

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Websites

AbleData | https://abledata.acl.gov/

The premier database for unbiased, comprehensive information on products, solutions and resources to improve productivity and ease life’s tasks.

Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation: Home Modification | https://www.christopherreeve.org/living-with-paralysis/home-travel/home-modification

Eldercare Locator: Assistive Technology | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/Factsheets/Assistive_Technology.aspx

MedlinePlus: Mobility Aids | https://medlineplus.gov/mobilityaids.html

Mayo Clinic: Tips for Choosing and Using Canes | https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/healthy-aging/multimedia/canes/sls-20077060?s=6

National Institute on Aging: Home Safety and Alcheimer’s Disease | https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/home-safety-and-alzheimers-disease

National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) | https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/assistive-devices-people-hearing-voice-speech-or-language-disorders 

- Assistive Devices for People with Hearing, Voice, Speech, or Language Disorders

Videos

Clinic Excellence Commission (Australia): Falls Prevention - Safe use of Mobility Aids - Walking stick | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RB7OZ5KVyk 

National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability: How to Choose a Wheelchair | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc1aDJgdzzk&list=PLwMObYmlSHaM3ILerLzVBh5T11XygRVnS&index=2&t=0s

Other

A Family and Caregivers Guide to Home Safety for the Disabled | https://www.safehome.org/resources/family-caregivers-guide-safety-disabled/

Muscular Dystrophy Association: Everyday Life with ALS A Practical Guide | https://www.mda.org/sites/default/files/publications/Everyday_Life_with_ALS_P-532.pdf

* From 2005. Might be a little outdated

Multiple Sclerosis Society: Considering Assistive Devices | https://www.nationalmssociety.org/NationalMSSociety/media/MSNationalFiles/Documents/Living-Well-with-MS-Considering-Assistive-Devices_Final-Single-Pages_1.pdf

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Website

National Institute on Drug Abuse: Opioids | https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/opioids 

Mayo Clinic: How Opioid Addiction Occurs | https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/prescription-drug-abuse/in-depth/how-opioid-addiction-occurs/art-2036037

US Department of Health and Human Services: What are Opioids? | https://www.hhs.gov/opioids/prevention/index.html

Print

Darnall, B. (2014). Less Pain, Fewer Pills: Avoid the Dangers of Prescription Opioids and Gain Gontrol Over Chronic Pain. Bull Publishing Company.

Darnall, B. (2016). The Opioid-Free Pain Relief Kit: 10 Simple Steps to Ease Your Pain. Bull Publishing Company. 

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Websites

American Chronic Pain Association | https://www.theacpa.org

Peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain, family and friends, and health care professionals.

• - Ability Chart http://www.theacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ACPA-AbilityChart.pdf 
• - Back Pain Map http://www.theacpa.org/pain-management-tools/communication-tools/tracking-tools/back-pain-map/ 
• - Head Pain Map http://www.theacpa.org/pain-management-tools/communication-tools/tracking-tools/head-pain-map/ 
• - Migraine Log http://www.theacpa.org/pain-management-tools/communication-tools/tracking-tools/migraine-log/ 
• - Pain Log http://www.theacpa.org/pain-management-tools/communication-tools/tracking-tools/pain-log/ 
• - Pharmacist CARE Program https://www.theacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/CARE-card-complete-2011-2018.pdf 
• - Quality of Life Scale: A Measure Of Function For People With Pain http://www.theacpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Life_Scale_3.pdf 

Pacing and Planning

• - Pain Management, Australian Department of Health and University of Western Australia  | https://painhealth.csse.uwa.edu.au/pain-module/pacing-and-goal-setting
• - Pacing and Chronic Pain, London Pain Clinic | https://www.londonpainclinic.com/resources/pacing-and-chronic-pain
• - Pacing Activity, Australian Pain Management Association | https://www.painmanagement.org.au/.../2014-09-11-13-36-47/166-pacing.html
• - Pacing: how to manage your pain and stay active, Oxford University Hospital | https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/patient-guide/leaflets/files/11850Ppacing.pdf (PDF)
  

The Pain Toolkit | https://www.paintoolkit.org 

A pain self-management resource based on the Pain Toolkit, a simple information booklet by Pete Moore. 

Print

Butler, D., Moseley, G. (2013) Explain Pain. Noigroup Publications. 

Darnall, B. (2014). Less Pain, Fewer Pills: Avoid the Dangers of Prescription Opioids and Gain Control Over Chronic Pain. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company.

LeFort, S. M., Webster, L., Lorig, K., Holman, H., Sobel, D. S., Laurent, D., … Minor, M. A. (2015). Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company.

Videos

Pacing: Your Superpower Against Chronic Pain | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waTG5noUOek (YouTube)

• - An amazing 14- year- old girl with chronic pain talks about pacing

American Chronic Pain Association

• - Communication / Education videos https://www.theacpa.org/pain-management-tools/videos/communicationeducation/ 
• - Conditions / Treatments videos https://www.theacpa.org/pain-management-tools/videos/conditionstreatments/ 
• - Support videos https://www.theacpa.org/pain-management-tools/videos/support/