Family Health Resources

 

• American Diabetes Association - the premiere diabetes website, packed with information on what diabetes is and how to live your healthiest life when you have it. You can find the latest research on diabetes here.  They also have a 60 second Risk Test, that helps you understand your risk for developing Type 2 Diabetes, and how to improve your odds.

• College Diabetes Network - CDN was founded in 2009 by a college student at UMass Amherst with Type 1 Diabetes who felt isolated and struggled to manage her diabetes.  Now it is a peer-led national group that helps high school students prepare to successfully manage their diabetes in college.  They also have resources to help parents navigate these years.

• Epilepsy Foundation - this is the website to consult if you are living with a seizure disorder.  It offers seizure information and first aid, electronic newsletters delivered weekly, the latest research, peer support and so much more.

• Centers for Disease Control/Asthma - check out the CDC for information on what asthma is, current treatments, and how to successfully manage it in your active life.

• CDC's Heads Up Concussion Program - it features concussion prevention/safety/recovery information, and training for students, athletes, parents, coaches, teachers, counselors, and health professionals.  This website is a gold mine of information and resources on concussions.

 

Take Charge of Your Health Guide Sponsored by U.S Department of Health & Human Services

• "how your body works—how your body uses the food and drinks you consume and how being active may help your body "burn" calories
• how to choose healthy foods and drinks 
• how to get moving and stay active
• how getting enough sleep is important to staying healthy
• how to ease into healthy habits and keep them up
• how to plan healthy meals and physical activities that fit your lifestyle"