American Heart Month

This month is American Heart Month. Here are some great sites that can help you learn more about heart disease, as well as how to take care of this vital organ.


American Heart Association
The best place to go for information on taking care of your heart.


AHA Journals
Journals put out by the American Heart Association.


Delicious Decisions
Wonderful heart-healthy meal ideas!


Just Move
Get more active for a healthier heart!



And remember these signs of a heart attack...

• Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.

• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach.

• Shortness of breath. This feeling often comes along with chest discomfort. But it can occur before the chest discomfort.

• Other signs include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness.


Bunny Burnstein

To a Healthy New Year

Since this is the time of year for resolutions and the occasional cold or flu, I thought it might be handy to point out some great (and free) health databases. Disclaimer: It is never a good idea to diagnose/treat yourself. These sites are not a substitute for a doctor’s care. Use these sites wisely.

HealthFinder
(U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

This site offers tips for healthy living, as well as personal health tools. It includes activity and menu planners, health calculators, quizzes to test your health habits, and an A-Z listing of various diseases/conditions. If you need more information on a condition, this site links to other reliable sites like the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association.

This site also helps you find doctors and hospitals near you. And the site can also be used in Spanish.

MedlinePlus
(U.S. National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health)

This site is great for finding information on various ailments, prescriptions, and health topics. It also offers a medical encyclopedia, a dictionary, and a directory. This information can also be viewed in over 40 languages.

U.S. National Library of Medicine
(National Institutes of Health)

This site is great for finding information on ailments and health, as well as information about pursuing a career in the medical field. More importantly, this site links to other reputable sites on a variety of topics. It also includes online exhibitions and digital projects.

Bunny Burnstein