Wellness Defined
The dictionary defines wellness as " The quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought goal".
Ultimately, each person's wellness is individual.
Below are links you may find helpful in learning about different health topics.
10-Year Risk Calculator for Developing Coronary Heart Disease
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/atpiii/calculator.asp?usertype=prof
American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
Avian Flu Information
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/qa.htm
Breast Cancer Risk Calculator
http://www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool/
Dietary Recommendations for Lowering Blood Pressure
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf
Dietary Recommendations for Lowering Cholesterol and Triglycerides
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/chol_tlc.pdf
General Dietary Guidelines
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
General Exercise Guidelines
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/recommendations/index.htm
Immunization Information
http://www.vaccineinformation.org/
Infectious Diseases
http://www.cdc.gov |
