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Lifestyle & Wellness
Useful Sites
American Academy of Family Physicians
About this site: Familydoctor.org is “health information for the whole family,” and is produced by the American Academy of Family Physicians. As you might expect from a Web site written and reviewed by doctors and patient-education specialists, there’s plenty of helpful information on everything from allergies to yeast infections. Features include pamphlets in Spanish, a drug information database, and an online medical dictionary with more than 1,300 terms. (http://www.familydoctor.org)  Pluses: You can browse the collection of health information by common condition, area of the body, or special group (men, women, children, seniors, etc.).  Minuses: The diagnostic flowcharts in the Self-Care section can be a little confusing and terse.  Best feature: The Find a Family Doctor tool makes it easy to find an AAFP physician in your area. |
VolunteerMatch
About this site: Whether you're looking for ways to enrich your retirement, or just have something special to offer your community, check out the database at VolunteerMatch.com to find the perfect opportunity near you. You can search thousands of one-time and ongoing engagements by location, cause, or date. You can even sign up online when you find something you're interested in. (http://www.volunteermatch.org/) Pluses: Pressed for time? With virtual volunteering you can lend a hand without leaving your house! Minuses: No success stories from people who have been happily placed. Best feature: Just enter your zip code and answer the short questionnaire on which cause you would like to help out, how far you're willing to travel, and how much time you have to get a list of volunteer opportunities in your area! |
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
About this site: The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Diseases is part of the National Institutes of Health, a federal agency that does cutting-edge research on diseases that affect public health. Its section on diabetes contains everything from information on blood sugar control, exercise, and nutrition to how this disease affects different racial groups such as Latinos and African-Americans. (http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/diabetes/diabetes.htm) Pluses: Articles are comprehensive, easy to read, and address common health complications of diabetes. Minuses: Each report is on a separate page, so you have to do a lot of clicking. Best feature: The stories target people who are especially susceptible to diabetes, and many articles are also translated into Spanish. |
National Sleep Foundation
About this site: Tired of counting sheep? If you have trouble catching enough zzz's, check out the National Sleep Foundation's Web site. The Sleep Disorders page provides information on everything from sleep apnea to jet lag. You can even test your sleep I.Q with the short quiz. (http://www.sleepfoundation.org/) Pluses: Other topics include a special section on sleep strategies for shift workers and sleep problems particular to women. Minuses: The site has no search function. Best feature: Download the Sleep Diary and use it to figure out what habits or conditions might be keeping you from getting a good night's sleep. |
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