Medical and Health Related Resouce Links
Cardiovascular (Heart, Vessels, Blood) Related Links
The cardiovascular system includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood. The function of the heart is to pump blood around the body in order to distribute nutrients (such as oxygen and glucose) to cells as well as remove the waste (such as carbon dioxide) that they generate. Heart disease, which is a disease of the blood vessels of the heart, is the number one cause of death in the United States.
The following links provide good general information about heart health and disease.
General Medical and Health Sites
The following sites provide good general information regarding a vast array of health and disease topics. These sites offer a good starting point for beginning research and information about various common diseases and disorders.
CDC – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NIH – National Institute of Health
The following sites are where you can find general information on specific diseases such as cancers, osteoporosis, depression, menopause, allergies, colds and flus, and obesity.
American Cancer Society
National Osteoporosis Foundation
National Institute of Mental Health | Depression
National Institute on Aging | Menopause
Merck | Seasonal Allergy
Cold vs. Flu (which do you have?)
CDC Defines Overweight and Obesity
Assessing your Weight by Body Mass Index (BMI)
