Health and Wellness
Wellbe identifies health and wellness news and information for healthcare consumers to help them make informed decisions about their health and wellness. The website also identifies recent trends and resources in the health and wellness arena to assist administrators and managers with managing the health benefits of employees.
Osteoporosis Is Slow; Bone Density Tests Can Wait, Study Says
"Bone loss and osteoporosis develop so slowly in most women whose bones test normal at age 65 that many can safely wait as long as 15 years before having a second bone density test, researchers report in a new study. The study, published in Thursday’s issue of The New England Journal of Medicine.."
New York Times
January 18, 2012
Surgery Rate Late in Life Surprises Researchers
"Surgery is surprisingly common in older people during the last year, month and even week of life, researchers reported Wednesday, a finding that is likely to stoke, but not resolve, the debate over whether medical care is overused and needlessly driving up medical costs. The most comprehensive examination of operations performed on Medicare recipients..."
New York Times
October 05, 2011
An Immune System Trained to Kill Cancer
"A year ago, when chemotherapy stopped working against his leukemia, William Ludwig signed up to be the first patient treated in a bold experiment at the University of Pennsylvania. Mr. Ludwig, then 65, a retired corrections officer from Bridgeton, N.J., felt his life draining away and thought he had nothing to lose..."
New York Times
September 12, 2011
The New Generation of Microbe Hunters
"It was Tuesday evening, June 7. A frightening outbreak of food-borne bacteria was killing dozens of people in Germany and sickening hundreds. And the five doctors having dinner at Da Marco Cucina e Vino, a restaurant in Houston, could not stop talking about it. What would they do if something like that happened in Houston? Suppose a patient came in..."
New York Times
August 29, 2011
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Primal Pictures
Comments: 3D anatomy software available online via subscription or via DVD. Software is expensive, but accuracy and illustrated details are exceptional. Numerous editions are available, including anatomy models for acupuncture, dentistry, pilates, and radiology.
Comments: 3D anatomy software available online via subscription or via DVD. Software is expensive, but accuracy and illustrated details are exceptional. Numerous editions are available, including anatomy models for acupuncture, dentistry, pilates, and radiology.
Visible Body
Comments: Website produced by Argosy Publishing, which offers online access, based on a low-cost monthly subscription, to a 3D human anatomy model that can be manipulated by users. Viewer can move joystick to view model from all angles and can highlight, remove or make transparent anatomical structures to properly visualize their positions.
Comments: Website produced by Argosy Publishing, which offers online access, based on a low-cost monthly subscription, to a 3D human anatomy model that can be manipulated by users. Viewer can move joystick to view model from all angles and can highlight, remove or make transparent anatomical structures to properly visualize their positions.
AssistGuide Information Services
Comments: AGIS helps individuals locate resources for caregiving. Website provides useful information on caregiving, including legal and financial considerations, support services, and housing options. Also includes blog, forum, and expert's column.
Comments: AGIS helps individuals locate resources for caregiving. Website provides useful information on caregiving, including legal and financial considerations, support services, and housing options. Also includes blog, forum, and expert's column.
CareGiverHelper
Comments: Website helps caregivers locate resources for caring for a senior, including housing, geriatric care management, and home care providers.
Comments: Website helps caregivers locate resources for caring for a senior, including housing, geriatric care management, and home care providers.
Caring.com
Comments: "Founded in 2007, Caring.com is the leading online destination for those seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones."
Comments: "Founded in 2007, Caring.com is the leading online destination for those seeking information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones."
Lotsa Helping Hands
Comments: Website allows users to set up a 'circle of community' of friends and family to coordinate caregiving. Information is shared within circle via calendar, announcements, and message boards.
Comments: Website allows users to set up a 'circle of community' of friends and family to coordinate caregiving. Information is shared within circle via calendar, announcements, and message boards.
National Family Caregivers Association
Comments: NFCA "educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age."
Comments: NFCA "educates, supports, empowers and speaks up for the more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age."
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
Comments: Federal agency working to improve and protect the health of individuals and communities "through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats." The website includes links to information on health and safety, data for public health professionals, and a library of public health images, such as illustrations of micro-organisms and photographs.
Comments: Federal agency working to improve and protect the health of individuals and communities "through health promotion, prevention of disease, injury and disability, and preparedness for new health threats." The website includes links to information on health and safety, data for public health professionals, and a library of public health images, such as illustrations of micro-organisms and photographs.
FamilyDoctor.org
Comments: Website is operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). FamilyDoctor.org includes a list of common health conditions and a Smart Patient Guide for understanding healthcare, health insurance, and end-of-life issues. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
Comments: Website is operated by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). FamilyDoctor.org includes a list of common health conditions and a Smart Patient Guide for understanding healthcare, health insurance, and end-of-life issues. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
MyOptumHealth.com
Comments: Similar webpage design and content as WebMD, but with less advertising. MyOptumHealth.com also includes links to set up a personal health record. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
Comments: Similar webpage design and content as WebMD, but with less advertising. MyOptumHealth.com also includes links to set up a personal health record. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
National Cancer Institute
Comments: Federal agency and part of the National Institutes of Health. NCI conducts and funds research on cancer, disseminates research findings, and provides training to healthcare professionals on cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Comments: Federal agency and part of the National Institutes of Health. NCI conducts and funds research on cancer, disseminates research findings, and provides training to healthcare professionals on cancer diagnosis and treatment.
National Institute of Health
Comments: Federal agency whose "mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce the burdens of illness and disability."
Comments: Federal agency whose "mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce the burdens of illness and disability."
Quality Health
Comments: Website includes discussion groups for a variety of health conditions, numerous videos on health and healthy living, and an expert Q&A link. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
Comments: Website includes discussion groups for a variety of health conditions, numerous videos on health and healthy living, and an expert Q&A link. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
Revolution Health
Comments: Website started by AOL's Steve Case. Revolution Health includes links to locate prescriptions and treatments for common health conditions. Also, includes links to community forums, blogs, and a provider locator search engine. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
Comments: Website started by AOL's Steve Case. Revolution Health includes links to locate prescriptions and treatments for common health conditions. Also, includes links to community forums, blogs, and a provider locator search engine. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
WebMD
Comments: One of the most popular consumer health sites on the web. WebMD is updated frequently and hosts several forums and blogs moderated by health experts. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
Comments: One of the most popular consumer health sites on the web. WebMD is updated frequently and hosts several forums and blogs moderated by health experts. Website is certified by Health on the Net Foundation.
Viverae
Comments: Company provides "comprehensive total population health management." Viverae creates "a culture of health in the workplace" by identifying health risks and incentivizing employees to manage their health and wellness.
Comments: Company provides "comprehensive total population health management." Viverae creates "a culture of health in the workplace" by identifying health risks and incentivizing employees to manage their health and wellness.
Cooking Light
Comments: Companion website for the "Cooking Light" magazine and cookbook publications. In addition to recipes, website includes advice for entertaining, healthy living, and eating smart.
Comments: Companion website for the "Cooking Light" magazine and cookbook publications. In addition to recipes, website includes advice for entertaining, healthy living, and eating smart.
Dr. Gourmet
Comments: Dr. Timothy Harlan, M.D., a board-certified Internist and gourmand, who has authored two books, "It's Healthy Fare" and "Hand on Heart" and hosted the Emmy award-winning "The Dr. Gourmet Show" presents his recipes and advice for healthy eating. Website includes tons of practical information, including recipes, special diets, how to cook healthy, newsletter, blog, and columns.
Comments: Dr. Timothy Harlan, M.D., a board-certified Internist and gourmand, who has authored two books, "It's Healthy Fare" and "Hand on Heart" and hosted the Emmy award-winning "The Dr. Gourmet Show" presents his recipes and advice for healthy eating. Website includes tons of practical information, including recipes, special diets, how to cook healthy, newsletter, blog, and columns.
Local Harvest
Comments: Founded in 1998, Local Harvest provides information on locally sourced agricultural products. Website includes an online store and a search engine for locating a family farm in your area.
Comments: Founded in 1998, Local Harvest provides information on locally sourced agricultural products. Website includes an online store and a search engine for locating a family farm in your area.
Vegetarian Times
Comments: Vegetarian Times magazine companion website includes vegetarian recipes and resources for vegetarianism and eco-living.
Comments: Vegetarian Times magazine companion website includes vegetarian recipes and resources for vegetarianism and eco-living.
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