Wellness Links and Resources
Heart Health
American Heart Association Great
Rivers Affiliate: Columbus Metro
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/
Affiliate/Columbus
/Ohio/Home_UCM_GRA018_Affili
atePage.jsp
National Heart, Lung and Blood
Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/DHDSP/index.
htm
American Academy of Family
Physicians
http://www.aafp.org/online/en/home
/clinical/clinicalrecs/
cardiovascularhealth.html
Eye Health
National Institutes of Health:
National Eye Institute
http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/
Prevent Blindness America:
http://www.preventblindness.org/
American Academy of
Ophthalmology
http://www.aao.org/
Women’s Health
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
http://www.acog.org/
Mount Carmel
http://www.mountcarmelhealth.com/womens-health
Office on Women’s Health
http://www.womenshealth.gov/
Go Red for Women
http://www.goredforwomen.org/
Stress Mastery/Relaxation
Cleveland Clinic
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/diabetes
module/dm5.swf
Physical Fitness
American College of Sports Medicine
http://www.acsm.org/
President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition
http://www.fitness.gov/
Nutrition
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
http://www.eatright.org/
United States Department of Agriculture
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?navid=F
OOD_NUTRITION&navtype=SU
Arena Eye Surgeons
http://www.arenaeyesurgeons.com/
Produce for Better Health Foundation
http://www.pbhfoundation.org/index.php
Ear/Hearing Health
National Institute on Deafness and
Other Communication Disorders
http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/Pa
ges/Default.aspx
Emotional Wellness
National Institutes of Mental Health
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml
Hearing Health Foundation
http://hearinghealthfoundation.org/
American Psychological Association
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/wellness/
Bone Health
National Institute of Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
http://www.niams.nih.gov/
Financial Wellness
Smart About Money
http://www.smartaboutmoney.org
Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org/
National Osteoporosis Foundation
http://www.nof.org/
American Bone Health
http://www.americanbonehealth.org/
Brain Health
Alzheimer’s Association
http://www.alz.org/
American Academy of Neurology
http://patients.aan.com/go/home
National Institute of Neurological
Disorders and Stroke
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
Men’s Health
Men’s Health Network
http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/
Prostate Health Guide
http://www.prostatehealthguide.com
Others
Family Caregiver Alliance
http://caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/fcn_
content_node.jsp?nodeid=2083
Exercise Resources:
Proper Form and Technique When Exercising
Proper form and technique are essential while working out! Not only does bad form hold you back from the benefits of
the exercise itself, but also puts you at serious risk for injury and harm. Before your next workout, or before you put in
that fitness DVD, take a couple minutes to learn about the common mistakes made while doing many popular
exercise activities.
Get Active!
How much physical activity do we really need? Check out these links for guidelines issued by the CDC for greater
health benefits and easy tips to make daily fitness fit into your schedule!
Guidelines for everyone
Guidelines for those over 65
Getting Active 101
You've made the first step to get active and eat healthy, but how do you begin? This site is full of tips and ideas to
begin an active lifestyle, healthy eating, stay motivated, track your progress, get support, and much more. A great site
for those just beginning or those who have plateaued and need some extra support!
7 Energy-Saving Tips for Focusing on Your Fitness
Ever Feel like there is just not enough time in the day to get everything done AND workout? Read this article with tips
to maximize your time and help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Stretches to do at Your Desk
Sitting at your desk all day can cause stiffness and pain in your back due to excessive stress on your back muscles.
Take a fitness break! You won't need any special equipment, or even break a sweat. It just takes a few minutes!
How to Begin a Daily Walking Regimen
Walking is easy, cheap, and can help you kick start a healthy lifestyle! Unsure how to get started? Here you can gain
knowledge on the benefits of walking, tips to enjoy it, and how to fit walking into your busy life! There is even a six
week guide to add a little more "bang" to your walk!
Six Week Beginner Walking Plan
A step by step plan to take all the guess work out of creating a walking regimen! Each week is broken down by day
with exactly what to do to get up and start walking. Help make walking a core part of your daily life.
Nutrition Resources:
Small Changes Can Have Big Rewards!
Making small changes to your diet can not only make eating healthier easy, but can also give you the power to stick
with a life-long change! Learn simple steps to add more healthy options to your meals, as well as simple ways to
manage your weight.
Healthy Eating Recipes
Eating healthy shouldn't be challenging. The National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute is jammed packed with
delicious recipes, videos and tips for preparing nutritious meals that will satisfy all members of the family!
Eat Right at Work
With treats in the break room and the rush to get everything done, it can be difficult to maintain a healthy diet at work.
Read about some quick tips and tricks to help you steer clear of the battlefield of bad food choices.
7 Basic Tips for Weight Control
Tips to help you manage your weight without drastic changes to your everyday lifestyle.
Six Weeks of Healthy Living
An easy guide to make healthy living easy and achievable! Learn how to improve your health with one change a day.
Food Distortion
Think you know how much food portions have increased over the years? Test your knowledge and learn what it takes
to burn off some of your favorite foods.
Life Stages
Think you know what’s best for you at your age? Learn about healthy nutrition for all stages of life including infants,
children, men, women, and seniors.