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| Visit your college Health Office as the first source of
information and referrals. Here are some online resources can provide information
valuable to college students: Visit the WebMD for answers to your health questions. Wellness topics are included: http://my.webmd.com/ The wellness web contains an very complete alphabetical listing of health topics. Learn about nutrition, weight loss, womens health issues, stress management, how to quit smoking or find information on an illness or health topic. It has a fun and relaxing section titled, "Be happy, Be Well" with games, puzzles, movies, travel, poetry, music and other diversions. http://www.wellnessweb.com/masterindex/mastindx.htm This Web site called the "Healthy Devil" was created for college students at Duke University. Topics include emotional health, mens and womens health, drinking, smoking, alcohol, drugs, pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, sex and contraception.http://gilligan.mc.duke.edu/h-devil/ Use Yahoo to alphabetically research information on a disease, condition or general health topic or find information on a drug or medication. The site includes Find a Doctor, Ask a Doctor, Tests and Tools to assess health risks and determine life expectancy, Alternative Medicine and Nutrition and Fitness. Find out the latest health information in Health News. There are also chat rooms and message boards. Receive quotes on health insurance. http://health.yahoo.com/ Northern Arizona University Health Fronske Health Center provides online brochures on health topics of interest to college students. Many topics are available and efficiently indexed and accessible. http://www.nau.edu/~fronske/broch.html This site features an encyclopedia of mental health information including the 52 most common mental disorders, diagnosis, treatment and medications. The information can be translated into several different languages.http://www.mentalhealth.com/p.html "The Body" is an awards winning source of information on AIDS and HIV. It has 30,000 documents on prevention, treatment, quality of life and government issues. It includes how to provide or get help with this disease.http://www.thebody.com/index.shtml The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information provides facts, latest research and treatment and prevention referrals for alcohol and drugs. Includes the latest government initiatives and campaigns.http://www.health.org/ Take the Self-Scoring Alcohol Check-up to see if you need to modify your drinking habits. http://www.habitsmart.com/chkup.html This Web site uses cognitive therapy to change a habit. Cognitive therapy is the "psychological treatment of thoughts". The basic idea is that our thoughts influence behavior. Specific tips are given to stop smoking and alcohol addictions and how to deal with cravings and urges. http://www.habitsmart.com/index.html Are you addicted to the Internet? Check out the Center for
Online Addiction! http://netaddiction.com/ Good tips on coping with panic and anxiety with links to resources on stress management. http://algy.com/anxiety/relax.html Planned Parenthood information on birth control, parenting
and pregnancy. Available in Spanish also. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/MAIN.HTM Live to Be 100 Live to be 100 and
healthy. Take this quiz to determine how long
you will live. Then read suggestions on how to live a healthier and longer life.
There is now a cost of $5 for this quiz: Find an abbreviated
version of the above site for free: Here is another
longevity calculator that is free, but not as complete as the previous ones. Here is another longevity
calculator: Play the longevity game at this
site. As you answer the questions, see visuals that describe your
lifestyle. Suggestions are given for improving your health and
lifestyle.
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