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Kidney stones Description Collapse SectionKidney stones (also called renal stones or urinary stones) are small, hard deposits that form in one or both kidneys; the stones are made up of minerals or other compounds found in urine. Kidney stones vary in size, shape, and color. To be cleared from the body (or "passed"), the stones need to travel through ducts that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder (ureters) and be excreted. Depending on their size, kidney stones generally take days to weeks to pass out of the body. Kidney stones can cause abdominal or back pain (known as renal colic). Renal colic usually begins sporadically but then becomes constant and can lead to nausea and vomiting. The site of pain can change as the stone moves through the urinary tract. Some small stones pass through the kidney and urinary tract with little discomfort, while larger ones can block the flow of urine and impair kidney function. Kidney stones can also result in blood in the urine (hematuria) or kidney or urinary tract infections. Unusually large stones or stones that are difficult to pass can be medically removed. Although there are many types of kidney stones, four main types are classified by the material they are made of. Up to 75 percent of all kidney stones are composed primarily of calcium. Stones can also be made up of uric acid (a normal waste product), cystine (a protein building block), or struvite (a phosphate mineral). Stones form when there is more of the compound in the urine than can be dissolved. This imbalance can occur when there is an increased amount of the material in the urine, a reduced amount of liquid urine, or a combination of both. People are most likely to develop kidney stones between ages 40 and 60, though the stones can appear at any age. Research shows that 35 to 50 percent of people who have one kidney stone will develop additional stones, usually within 10 years of the first stone. Treatment for Kidney Stones How do health care professionals treat kidney stones?Health care professionals usually treat kidney stones based on their size, location, and what type they are. Small kidney stones may pass through your urinary tract without treatment. If you’re able to pass a kidney stone, a health care professional may ask you to catch the kidney stone in a special container. A health care professional will send the kidney stone to a lab to find out what type it is. A health care professional may advise you to drink plenty of liquids if you are able to help move a kidney stone along. The health care professional also may prescribe pain medicine. Larger kidney stones or kidney stones that block your urinary tract or cause great pain may need urgent treatment. If you are vomiting and dehydrated, you may need to go to the hospital and get fluids through an IV. Kidney stone removalA urologist can remove the kidney stone or break it into small pieces with the following treatments: Shock wave lithotripsy. The doctor can use shock wave lithotripsy NIH external link to blast the kidney stone into small pieces. The smaller pieces of the kidney stone then pass through your urinary tract. A doctor can give you anesthesia NIH external link during this outpatient procedure. Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy. During cystoscopy, the doctor uses a cystoscope to look inside the urethra and bladder to find a stone in your urethra or bladder. During ureteroscopy, the doctor uses a ureteroscope, which is longer and thinner than a cystoscope, to see detailed images of the lining of the ureters and kidneys. The doctor inserts the cystoscope or ureteroscope through the urethra to see the rest of the urinary tract. Once the stone is found, the doctor can remove it or break it into smaller pieces. The doctor performs these procedures in the hospital with anesthesia. You can typically go home the same day. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The doctor uses a thin viewing tool, called a nephroscope, to locate and remove the kidney stone. The doctor inserts the tool directly into your kidney through a small cut made in your back. For larger kidney stones, the doctor also may use a laser to break the kidney stones into smaller pieces. The doctor performs percutaneous nephrolithotomy NIH external link in a hospital with anesthesia. You may have to stay in the hospital for several days after the procedure. After these procedures, sometimes the urologist may leave a thin flexible tube, called a ureteral stent, in your urinary tract to help urine flow or a stone to pass. Once the kidney stone is removed, your doctor sends the kidney stone or its pieces to a lab to find out what type it is. The health care professional also may ask you to collect your urine for 24 hours after the kidney stone has passed or been removed. The health care professional can then measure how much urine you produce in a day, along with mineral levels in your urine. You are more likely to form stones if you don’t make enough urine each day or have a problem with high mineral levels. Health care professionals usually treat kidney stones based on their size and what they are made of. How can I prevent kidney stones?To help prevent future kidney stones, you also need to know what caused your previous kidney stones. Once you know what type of kidney stone you had, a health care professional can help you make changes to your eating, diet, and nutrition to prevent future kidney stones. Drinking liquidsIn most cases, drinking enough liquids each day is the best way to help prevent most types of kidney stones. Drinking enough liquids keeps your urine diluted and helps flush away minerals that might form stones. Though water is best, other liquids such as citrus drinks may also help prevent kidney stones. Some studies show that citrus drinks, such as lemonade and orange juice, protect against kidney stones because they contain citrate, which stops crystals from turning into stones. Unless you have kidney failure, you should drink six to eight, 8-ounce glasses a day. If you previously had cystine stones, you may need to drink even more. Talk with a health care professional if you can’t drink the recommended amount due to other health problems, such as urinary incontinence, urinary frequency, or kidney failure. The amount of liquid you need to drink depends on the weather and your activity level. If you live, work, or exercise in hot weather, you may need more liquid to replace the fluid you lose through sweat. A health care professional may ask you to collect your urine for 24 hours to determine the amount of urine you produce a day. If the amount of urine is too low, the health care professional may advise you to increase your liquid intake. MedicinesIf you have had a kidney stone, a health care professional also may prescribe medicines to prevent future kidney stones. Depending on the type of kidney stone you had and what type of medicine the health care professional prescribes, you may have to take the medicine for a few weeks, several months, or longer. For example, if you had struvite stones, you may have to take an oral antibiotic for 1 to 6 weeks, or possibly longer. If you had another type of stone, you may have to take a potassium citrate tablet 1 to 3 times daily. You may have to take potassium citrate for months or even longer until a health care professional says you are no longer at risk for kidney stones. Kidney Stones
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What are kidney stones?Kidney stones are hard, pebble-like pieces of material that form in one or both of your kidneys when high levels of certain minerals are in your urine. Kidney stones rarely cause permanent damage if treated by a health care professional. Kidney stones vary in size and shape. They may be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a pea. Rarely, some kidney stones are as big as golf balls. Kidney stones may be smooth or jagged and are usually yellow or brown. A small kidney stone may pass through your urinary tract on its own, causing little or no pain. A larger kidney stone may get stuck along the way. A kidney stone that gets stuck can block your flow of urine, causing severe pain or bleeding. Learn more about your urinary tract and how it works. If you have symptoms of kidney stones, including severe pain or bleeding, seek care right away. A doctor, such as a urologist, can treat any pain and prevent further problems, such as a urinary tract infection (UTI). A small kidney stone may pass through your urinary tract on its own, causing little or no pain. A larger kidney stone may get stuck along the way.Do kidney stones have another name?The scientific name for a kidney stone is renal calculus or nephrolith. You may hear health care professionals call this condition nephrolithiasis, urolithiasis, or urinary stones. What type of kidney stones do I have?You probably have one of four main types of kidney stones. Treatment for kidney stones usually depends on their size, location, and what they are made of. Calcium stonesCalcium stones, including calcium oxalate stones and calcium phosphate stones, are the most common types of kidney stones. Calcium oxalate stones are more common than calcium phosphate stones. Calcium from food does not increase your chance of having calcium oxalate stones. Normally, extra calcium that isn’t used by your bones and muscles goes to your kidneys and is flushed out with urine. When this doesn’t happen, the calcium stays in the kidneys and joins with other waste products to form a kidney stone. Uric acid stonesA uric acid stone may form when your urine contains too much acid. Eating a lot of fish, shellfish, and meat—especially organ meat—may increase uric acid in urine. Struvite stonesStruvite stones may form after you have a UTI. They can develop suddenly and become large quickly. Cystine stonesCystine stones result from a disorder called cystinuria that is passed down through families. Cystinuria causes the amino acid cystine to leak through your kidneys and into the urine. How common are kidney stones?Kidney stones are common and are on the rise. About 11 percent of men and 6 percent of women in the United States have kidney stones at least once during their lifetime.1 Who is more likely to develop kidney stones?Men are more likely to develop kidney stones than women. If you have a family history of kidney stones, you are more likely to develop them. You are also more likely to develop kidney stones again if you’ve had them once. You may also be more likely to develop a kidney stone if you don’t drink enough liquids. People with certain conditionsYou are more likely to develop kidney stones if you have certain conditions, including
People who take certain medicinesYou are more likely to develop kidney stones if you are taking one or more of the following medicines over a long period of time:
What are the complications of kidney stones?Complications of kidney stones are rare if you seek treatment from a health care professional before problems occur. If kidney stones are not treated, they can cause
References[1] U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Chapter 9: Urinary tract stones. In: Litwin MS, Saigal CS, eds. Urologic diseases in America. www.niddk.nih.gov (PDF, 0.39 MB) . Published 2012. Accessed September 26, 2016. Symptoms & Causes What are the symptoms of kidney stones? Symptoms of kidney stones include
See a health care professional right away if you have any of these symptoms. These symptoms may mean you have a kidney stone or a more serious condition. Your pain may last for a short or long time or may come and go in waves. Along with pain, you may have
Other symptoms include
You may have a kidney stone if you have pain while urinating or feel a sharp pain in your back or lower abdomen.What causes kidney stones?Kidney stones are caused by high levels of calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus in the urine. These minerals are normally found in urine and do not cause problems at low levels. Certain foods may increase the chances of having a kidney stone in people who are more likely to develop them. Diagnosis How do health care professionals diagnose kidney stones? Health care professionals use your medical history, a physical exam, and lab and imaging tests to diagnose kidney stones. A health care professional will ask if you have a history of health conditions that make you more likely to develop kidney stones. The health care professional also may ask if you have a family history of kidney stones and about what you typically eat. During a physical exam, the health care professional usually examines your body. The health care professional will ask you about your symptoms. A health care professional will ask if you have a history of health conditions that make you more likely to develop kidney stones.What tests do health care professionals use to diagnose kidney stones?Health care professionals may use lab or imaging tests to diagnose kidney stones. Lab testsUrine tests can show whether your urine contains high levels of minerals that form kidney stones. Urine and blood tests can also help a health care professional find out what type of kidney stones you have. Urinalysis. Urinalysis involves a health care professional testing your urine sample. You will collect a urine sample at a doctor’s office or at a lab, and a health care professional will test the sample. Urinalysis can show whether your urine has blood in it and minerals that can form kidney stones. White blood cells and bacteria in the urine mean you may have a urinary tract infection. Blood tests. A health care professional may take a blood sample from you and send the sample to a lab to test. The blood test can show if you have high levels of certain minerals in your blood that can lead to kidney stones. Imaging testsHealth care professionals use imaging tests to find kidney stones. The tests may also show problems that caused a kidney stone to form, such as a blockage in the urinary tract or a birth defect. You do not need anesthesia for these imaging tests. Abdominal x-ray. An abdominal x-ray is a picture of the abdomen that uses low levels of radiation and is recorded on film or on a computer. An x-ray technician takes an abdominal x-ray at a hospital or outpatient center, and a radiologist reads the images. During an abdominal x-ray, you will lie on a table or stand up. The x-ray technician will position the x-ray machine over or in front of your abdomen and ask you to hold your breath so the picture won’t be blurry. The x-ray technician then may ask you to change position for additional pictures. Abdominal x-rays can show the location of kidney stones in the urinary tract. Not all stones are visible on abdominal x-ray. Computed tomography (CT) scans. CT scans use a combination of x-rays and computer technology to create images of your urinary tract. Although a CT scan without contrast medium is most commonly used to view your urinary tract, a health care professional may give you an injection of contrast medium. Contrast medium is a dye or other substance that makes structures inside your body easier to see during imaging tests. You’ll lie on a table that slides into a tunnel-shaped device that takes the x-rays. CT scans can show the size and location of a kidney stone, if the stone is blocking the urinary tract, and conditions that may have caused the kidney stone to form. Treatment How do health care professionals treat kidney stones? Health care professionals usually treat kidney stones based on their size, location, and what type they are. Small kidney stones may pass through your urinary tract without treatment. If you’re able to pass a kidney stone, a health care professional may ask you to catch the kidney stone in a special container. A health care professional will send the kidney stone to a lab to find out what type it is. A health care professional may advise you to drink plenty of liquids if you are able to help move a kidney stone along. The health care professional also may prescribe pain medicine. Larger kidney stones or kidney stones that block your urinary tract or cause great pain may need urgent treatment. If you are vomiting and dehydrated, you may need to go to the hospital and get fluids through an IV. Kidney stone removalA urologist can remove the kidney stone or break it into small pieces with the following treatments: Shock wave lithotripsy. The doctor can use shock wave lithotripsy to blast the kidney stone into small pieces. The smaller pieces of the kidney stone then pass through your urinary tract. A doctor can give you anesthesia during this outpatient procedure. Cystoscopy and ureteroscopy. During cystoscopy, the doctor uses a cystoscope to look inside the urethra and bladder to find a stone in your urethra or bladder. During ureteroscopy, the doctor uses a ureteroscope, which is longer and thinner than a cystoscope, to see detailed images of the lining of the ureters and kidneys. The doctor inserts the cystoscope or ureteroscope through the urethra to see the rest of the urinary tract. Once the stone is found, the doctor can remove it or break it into smaller pieces. The doctor performs these procedures in the hospital with anesthesia. You can typically go home the same day. Percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The doctor uses a thin viewing tool, called a nephroscope, to locate and remove the kidney stone. The doctor inserts the tool directly into your kidney through a small cut made in your back. For larger kidney stones, the doctor also may use a laser to break the kidney stones into smaller pieces. The doctor performs percutaneous nephrolithotomy in a hospital with anesthesia. You may have to stay in the hospital for several days after the procedure. After these procedures, sometimes the urologist may leave a thin flexible tube, called a ureteral stent, in your urinary tract to help urine flow or a stone to pass. Once the kidney stone is removed, your doctor sends the kidney stone or its pieces to a lab to find out what type it is. The health care professional also may ask you to collect your urine for 24 hours after the kidney stone has passed or been removed. The health care professional can then measure how much urine you produce in a day, along with mineral levels in your urine. You are more likely to form stones if you don’t make enough urine each day or have a problem with high mineral levels. Health care professionals usually treat kidney stones based on their size and what they are made of.How can I prevent kidney stones?To help prevent future kidney stones, you also need to know what caused your previous kidney stones. Once you know what type of kidney stone you had, a health care professional can help you make changes to your eating, diet, and nutrition to prevent future kidney stones. Drinking liquidsIn most cases, drinking enough liquids each day is the best way to help prevent most types of kidney stones. Drinking enough liquids keeps your urine diluted and helps flush away minerals that might form stones. Though water is best, other liquids such as citrus drinks may also help prevent kidney stones. Some studies show that citrus drinks, such as lemonade and orange juice, protect against kidney stones because they contain citrate, which stops crystals from turning into stones. Unless you have kidney failure, you should drink six to eight, 8-ounce glasses a day. If you previously had cystine stones, you may need to drink even more. Talk with a health care professional if you can’t drink the recommended amount due to other health problems, such as urinary incontinence, urinary frequency, or kidney failure. The amount of liquid you need to drink depends on the weather and your activity level. If you live, work, or exercise in hot weather, you may need more liquid to replace the fluid you lose through sweat. A health care professional may ask you to collect your urine for 24 hours to determine the amount of urine you produce a day. If the amount of urine is too low, the health care professional may advise you to increase your liquid intake. MedicinesIf you have had a kidney stone, a health care professional also may prescribe medicines to prevent future kidney stones. Depending on the type of kidney stone you had and what type of medicine the health care professional prescribes, you may have to take the medicine for a few weeks, several months, or longer. For example, if you had struvite stones, you may have to take an oral antibiotic for 1 to 6 weeks, or possibly longer. If you had another type of stone, you may have to take a potassium citrate tablet 1 to 3 times daily. You may have to take potassium citrate for months or even longer until a health care professional says you are no longer at risk for kidney stones. Type of kidney stonePossible medicines prescribed by your doctorCalcium Stones
Uric Acid Stones
Struvite Stones
Cystine Stones
Talk with a health care professional about your health history prior to taking kidney stone medicines. Some kidney stone medicines have minor to serious side effects. Side effects are more likely to occur the longer you take the medicine and the higher the dose. Tell the health care professional about any side effects that occur when you take kidney stone medicine. Hyperparathyroidism surgeryPeople with hyperparathyroidism, a condition that results in too much calcium in the blood, sometimes develop calcium stones. Treatment for hyperparathyroidism may include surgery to remove the abnormal parathyroid gland. Removing the parathyroid gland cures hyperparathyroidism and can prevent kidney stones. Surgery sometimes causes complications, including infection. Eating, Diet, & Nutrition Can I help prevent kidney stones by changing what I eat or drink? Drinking enough liquid, mainly water, is the most important thing you can do to prevent kidney stones. Unless you have kidney failure, many health care professionals recommend that you drink six to eight, 8-ounce glasses a day. Talk with a health care professional about how much liquid you should drink. Studies have shown that the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet can reduce the risk of kidney stones. Learn more about the DASH diet.2 Studies have shown that being overweight increases your risk of kidney stones. A dietitian can help you plan meals to help you lose weight. Does the type of kidney stone I had affect food choices I should make?Yes. If you have already had kidney stones, ask your health care professional which type of kidney stone you had. Based on the type of kidney stone you had, you may be able to prevent kidney stones by making changes in how much sodium, animal protein, calcium, or oxalate is in the food you eat. You may need to change what you eat and drink for these types of kidney stones: A dietitian who specializes in kidney stone prevention can help you plan meals to prevent kidney stones. Find a dietitian who can help you. Calcium Oxalate StonesReduce oxalate If you’ve had calcium oxalate stones, you may want to avoid these foods to help reduce the amount of oxalate in your urine:
Talk with a health care professional about other food sources of oxalate and how much oxalate should be in what you eat. Reduce sodium Your chance of developing kidney stones increases when you eat more sodium. Sodium is a part of salt. Sodium is in many canned, packaged, and fast foods. It is also in many condiments, seasonings, and meats. Talk with a health care professional about how much sodium should be in what you eat. See tips to reduce your sodium intake. Limit animal protein Eating animal protein may increase your chances of developing kidney stones. A health care professional may tell you to limit eating animal protein, including
Talk with a health care professional about how much total protein you should eat and how much should come from animal or plant-based foods. Get enough calcium from foods Even though calcium sounds like it would be the cause of calcium stones, it’s not. In the right amounts, calcium can block other substances in the digestive tract that may cause stones. Talk with a health care professional about how much calcium you should eat to help prevent getting more calcium oxalate stones and to support strong bones. It may be best to get calcium from low-oxalate, plant-based foods such as calcium-fortified juices, cereals, breads, some kinds of vegetables, and some types of beans. Ask a dietitian or other health care professional which foods are the best sources of calcium for you. Calcium Phosphate Stones Reduce sodium Your chance of developing kidney stones increases when you eat more sodium. Sodium is a part of salt. Sodium is in many canned, packaged, and fast foods. It is also in many condiments, seasonings, and meats. Talk with a health care professional about how much sodium should be in what you eat. See tips to reduce your sodium intake. Limit animal protein Eating animal protein may increase your chances of developing kidney stones. A health care professional may tell you to limit eating animal protein, including
Although you may need to limit how much animal protein you have each day, you still need to make sure you get enough protein. Consider replacing some of the meat and animal protein you would typically eat with some of these plant-based foods that are high in protein:
Talk with a health care professional about how much total protein you should eat and how much should come from animal or plant-based foods. Get enough calcium from foods Even though calcium sounds like it would be the cause of calcium stones, it’s not. In the right amounts, calcium can block other substances in the digestive tract that may lead to stones. Talk with a health care professional about how much calcium you should eat to help prevent getting more calcium phosphate stones and to support strong bones. It may be best to get calcium from plant-based foods such as calcium-fortified juices, cereals, breads, some kinds of vegetables, and some types of beans. Ask a dietitian or other health care professional which foods are the best sources of calcium for you. Uric Acid StonesLimit animal protein Eating animal protein may increase your chances of developing kidney stones. A health care professional may tell you to limit eating animal protein, including
Losing weight if you are overweight is especially important for people who have had uric acid stones. Cystine StonesDrinking enough liquid, mainly water, is the most important lifestyle change you can make to prevent cystine stones. Talk with a health care professional about how much liquid you should drink. Tips to Reduce Your Sodium Intake Most Americans consume too much sodium. Adults should aim to consume less than 2,300 mg a day.3 One teaspoon of table salt has 2,325 milligrams (mg) of sodium. If you have had calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate stones, you should follow this guideline, even if you take medicine to prevent kidney stones. Here are some tips to help you reduce your sodium intake:
[3] U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020—2025. 9th ed. U.S. Department of Agriculture. Published December 2020. Accessed July 15, 2021. www.dietaryguidelines.gov
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Rev Up Your Endorphins for Better Health Endorphins are naturally occurring hormones in the body that play a major role in helping us to feel good, manage stress, and assist in our overall well-being. When endorphins are low, we can feel run down and experience a host of physical and emotional problems. This is why boosting endorphin production is one of the most popular ways to improve physical, mental, and psychological health. In this article, we'll take a comprehensive look at the history and science behind endorphins, their benefits, and the many ways to naturally increase their levels in the body. Read on to learn all about endorphins, and how you can rev up your endorphins for better health. What are Endorphins? Endorphins are natural hormones that are released in the body in response to stress, pleasure, and other forms of stimulation. They are made up of proteins that are produced by the hypothalamus in the brain and the pituitary gland in the endocrine system. 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Foods high in vitamin C and folic acid, such as oranges and spinach, should also be consumed as they can help to speed up the recovery process. Blood Donation is a Good Cause Overall, blood donation is an important and necessary practice. Blood donations can help to save lives, facilitate surgery and transplants, reduce the risk of cardiac diseases and diabetes, and are needed every two seconds in order to meet the constant demand and requirement. Additionally, blood donation is a simple way for individuals to help others and to be part of a larger cause. Conclusion In conclusion, blood donation is an important and necessary practice that helps to save lives and improve overall public health. Blood donation is a simple yet powerful way for individuals to make a difference in the lives of others. Blood donation can be used in many medical and health-related procedures, such as surgeries and organ transplants, and is needed every two seconds in order to meet the constant demand. Additionally, donating blood can also be beneficial for the donor, as it can help to reduce the risk of certain medical conditions. Lastly, blood donation is a good cause, as it is an essential part of improving public health and saving lives. Related Articles:
Get Involved: Donate Blood. Save Lives. Posted onJune 15, 2021 by Blog AdministratorJune 14 is World Blood Donor Day. The nation’s blood supply needs your help. Donating blood is a simple, safe way to get involved and help save lives in your community. Why donate?Think of the nation’s blood supply like the gasoline in a car’s fuel tank. The supply of blood must be refilled regularly to keep up with the demand of hospitals and emergency treatment facilities. Every two seconds, a patient somewhere in the U.S. needs a blood transfusion.(1) The American Red Cross is the gas station in this analogy. They are the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. Rodney Wilson is a spokesperson at the American Red Cross. He says the nation’s need for blood donations is constant, “Each day, the Red Cross must collect nearly 13,000 blood donations for patients at about 2,500 hospitals nationwide. This need doesn’t stop for the season, weather, holiday, or a pandemic.” However, due to the many safety protocols put in place during COVID-19, and many places being unable to host blood drives, it has been difficult to maintain an adequate blood supply. Wilson says that the pandemic’s effects on donations are ongoing. “The Red Cross continues to feel the effects of COVID-19. Each month, roughly 1,000 drives are canceled,” he said. Summer months can be a challenging time to collect blood. Observances like World Blood Donor Day on June 14 are a time to thank donors and remind people of the importance of blood donation. Donating blood is a simple, quick, and effective way for eligible individuals to get involved in their community. Most healthy adults can donate without experiencing any side effects.(2) What to donateYou have more to offer than just blood. Here are the four types of donations you can make. Eligibility requirements differ for each type.
Right now, the Red Cross asks eligible individuals to give blood or platelets to help meet the everyday needs of hospitals and patients, including survivors of trauma, people with cancer, and people with sickle cell disease. Where to donateBlood donations can occur at a blood bank, blood donation center, mobile facility, or hospital. Contact the following organizations to find a local blood collection site and schedule an appointment:
The Red Cross Blood Donor app is another way to find a place to donate and get notified of blood drives in your area. The app also records an individual’s donation history, blood type, and notifies donors of the results of their blood screening. Prepare to donateNow that you’ve decided what and where to donate, here’s some information to help you prepare for your appointment. Before your donation
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After your donation
Blood safety basicsCDC is one of the federal agencies responsible for assuring the safety of the U.S. blood supply through investigations and surveillance. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ensures the safety of blood donations and protects the health of donors. The National Institutes of Health carries out research on blood transfusion basic science, epidemiology, and clinical practices. Learn more ways to prepare your health for emergencies. References
Thanks in advance for your questions and comments on this Public Health Matters post. Please note that the CDC does not give personal medical advice. If you are concerned you have a disease or condition, talk to your doctor. Have a question for CDC? CDC-INFO (http://www.cdc.gov/cdc-info/index.html) offers live agents by phone and email to help you find the latest, reliable, and science-based health information on more than 750 health topics. Overview CDC is one of the federal agencies responsible for promoting the safety of the U.S. blood supply. CDC conducts investigations and oversees surveillance of blood collections, donations, and adverse events, to understand potential risks to public health. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring safety of blood donations and protecting the health of the donors. Research on blood transfusion basic science, epidemiology, and clinical practices is carried out by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Keeping the U.S. blood supply safe is also the responsibility of the blood centers and hospitals that collect and transfuse millions of units of blood each year. Key Facts
https://www.fda.gov/vaccines-blood-biologics/infectious-disease-tests https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/bacterial-risk-control-strategies-blood-collection-establishments-and-transfusion-services-enhance https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/bacterial-risk-control-strategies-blood-collection-establishments-and-transfusion-services-enhance Adverse Reactions Associated with Blood TransfusionsThe chance of having a reaction to a blood transfusion is very small. The most common adverse reactions from blood transfusions are allergic and febrile reactions, which make up over half of all adverse reactions reported. Rare but serious adverse reactions include infection caused by bacterial contamination of blood products and immune reactions due to problems in blood type matching between donor and recipient. The following is a list of blood transfusion-associated adverse reactions that are tracked through the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Hemovigilance Module.
References PASADENA, Calif. The Rose Parade, also known as the Tournament of Roses Parade (or simply the Tournament of Roses), is an annual parade held mostly along Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, California, United States, on New Year's Day (or on Monday, January 2 if New Year's Day falls on a Sunday). The following Photos were taken after the Rose Parade when the floats were parked. Photos during the Rose Parade
Music that moves your soul:
There are all kinds of music in the world. Some of it is loud and noisy. Some of it is distinctly rhythmic, and some have the power to create the mood to dance, the music that moves all of your joints to move and dance through your inner soul has the power to get you involved to dance tirelessly in the trance state is the Music that your soul.
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MAKE MY HEALTH BETTER A balanced diet is one that provides adequate amounts of various nutrients to maintain health and well-being. Protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals and water are all nutrients. Each nutrient has a particular function in the human body. The amount of each individual nutrient needed to maintain an individual’s health is called the nutrient requirement. Nutrient requirements vary depending on age and gender but level of physical activity, body status (such as pregnancy), dietary habits and genetic background are also important factors. Here the word "health" refers to a state of complete emotional and physical well-being by living a healthy lifestyle. Good health is central to handling own stress and living a long and active life” with increase productivity. Health literacy is a lifelong learning process getting towards the betterment of health. Dietary Advice: "Healthy eating involves a variety of foods. If we set aside the idea that there is such a thing as a 'healthy' or 'unhealthy' food, and instead eat a wide range of foods, then we might just end up with a diet that is not only balanced and reasonably healthy but also enjoyable. It could also be that deriving pleasure from food, rather than living in fear of it, might soon be shown to be a critical factor in a truly healthy lifestyle." Diet & Lifestyle Guidelines: 1. Minimum refined or processed foods. Minimum Ghee, Oil or Sugar. If one is on no chronic medications, then two tsp. of ghee/oil and two tsp. of sugar maximum allowed per day. 2. Eat from all five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and nuts & seeds (spices are recommended). 3. Eat about 1% of your body weight in fruits every day. Include one cup of berries. 4. Eat about 1% of your body weight in vegetables (at least half of those in green leafy) every day. 5. For Omega-3: Eat 1 tbsp. Flaxseed (ground) and five walnuts every day. 6. Take vitamin B-12 supplement. Vitamin D-3 supplement only if you are deficient, and you don’t get in the sun much. 7. Keep your body hydrated at all times. Drink minimum 1/2-liter warm water first thing in the morning before brushing your teeth. Eat your water as much as possible (from fresh fruits and vegetables). 8. Start Intermittent Fasting. Slowly reduce your eating window to 8 or even 6 hrs. 9. Do extended fasting, water only, for 24-36 hours twice a year. 10. Walk 10,000 steps or more every day or a minimum of 150 minutes per week exercise of choice you like the most. 11. Love your family and friends unconditionally and stay connected. 12. Pray regularly and have a positive attitude full of gratitude. 13. No other restrictions. Eat variety; everything you like and some of what you don’t like.
Understanding Autoimmune Diseases - When Your Body Turns Against You and
Inflammation Wise Choices Autoimmune Disease Symptoms Symptoms of autoimmune diseases can mimic those of other problems. Common ones include:
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Understanding Autoimmune Diseases Your body’s disease defense system, called the immune system, goes to battle every day. It helps keep you healthy by fighting off viruses and bacteria that sneak into your body. But sometimes, your immune system makes mistakes. If it sees your body’s healthy cells as a threat, it may attack them. This can cause an autoimmune disorder. There are many different autoimmune diseases. Some involve only one type of tissue. For example, in a disease called vasculitis, your immune system attacks your blood vessels. Other autoimmune diseases involve many different parts of the body. Lupus, for example, can damage the skin, heart, lungs, and more. Most autoimmune diseases cause inflammation. But the symptoms they cause depend on the body parts affected. You can have pain in your joints or muscles. Or you may experience skin rashes, fevers, or fatigue. Researchers still don’t know what causes most autoimmune diseases. But they’ve made progress in understanding what puts you at risk and figuring out ways to diagnose and treat them. What Are the Triggers? Some autoimmune diseases are rare, but others are fairly common. About 1% of people in the U.S. have rheumatoid arthritis, explains Dr. Mariana Kaplan, an NIH specialist in autoimmune diseases. Rheumatoid arthritis damages the joints. Certain genes put you at higher risk for developing an autoimmune disorder. But genes alone aren’t usually enough, says Dr. Peter Grayson, an NIH expert on vasculitis. His team recently found a single gene change that can cause vasculitis in older men. Most people who carry genes linked with autoimmune diseases still won’t develop one. Usually, one or more triggers are needed to set off the immune system. Different things in your environment can serve as triggers, explains Dr. Andrew Mammen, an NIH expert on muscle diseases. His team studies myositis, a disease in which immune cells attack the muscles. Too much sun exposure can trigger a type of myositis in people who have certain genetic risk factors, Mammen explains. But, he says, most people need other triggers as well to develop the condition. What they are aren’t always clear. Certain viruses can also jump-start an autoimmune attack. A recent NIH-funded study found that a virus called Epstein-Barr may trigger some cases of multiple sclerosis, or MS. MS is an autoimmune disease that damages the nerves. Other risk factors can be your age, sex, smoking history, and weight. Many autoimmune diseases are also more common in women than men. Getting a Diagnosis A diagnosis of an autoimmune disease can take time, says Grayson. Especially if it’s one that affects many parts of the body. People often turn to different doctors for different symptoms. “If you’re seeing, for example, an eye doctor, a skin doctor, and a lung doctor separately, they may not see that your symptoms are connected,” says Grayson. Symptoms of autoimmune diseases can also mimic those of many other conditions. “For example, we call lupus ‘the great imitator,’ because it can look like many other diseases,” Kaplan says. Talk with your health care provider if you’re having muscle, bone, or joint pain that’s not related to an injury. Or if you’ve had pain in multiple areas or for long periods of time. They may refer you to a rheumatologist. This is a doctor who specializes in diseases that cause inflammation. Your doctor may use blood tests to look for antibodies that are attacking your own tissues. These are called autoantibodies. But having them in your blood isn’t enough to be diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. Many people have them in their blood but don’t get sick, Kaplan explains. Imaging technologies can be used to look for signs of an autoimmune disorder, too. X-rays can show joint issues. MRIs can reveal damage deep in the body. Researchers are trying to find new ways to use imaging to help diagnose or monitor autoimmune disease. Grayson’s lab is testing whether PET scans can find hidden inflammation in the blood vessels of people with vasculitis. Tamping Down the Attack There are no cures for autoimmune disorders yet. But researchers have made progress in managing symptoms. Drugs called corticosteroids are often the first treatment for an autoimmune disease. “They work quickly, and they’re effective,” Mammen says. But steroids suppress your entire immune system. So, they can have serious side effects. These include high blood pressure, bone loss, and weight gain. Other drugs suppress only parts of the immune system. These tend to have fewer side effects and can be used for longer. Some of these drugs get rid of cells that make certain antibodies. Others target specific immune-system proteins. One such drug was recently the first new drug approved for lupus in a decade. You may need to try several different drugs to find the one that works best to control your symptoms, Grayson says. It’s important to work with your doctor to balance quality of life with treating the disease, he adds. Lifestyle changes can also help control symptoms. Movement is especially important for autoimmune diseases that affect the muscles, like myositis and MS, Mammen says. “We actually prescribe exercise,” he says. “It’s not optional; it’s part of the treatment.” Talk with your health care provider about different activities you can try. Low-impact workouts like yoga, water aerobics, or walking can be helpful for some people. Quitting smoking can help those whose disease affects their blood vessels, Grayson says. Researchers are working to develop better treatments. NIH projects are bringing together scientists, nonprofit groups, and drug companies to find new treatments and research tools for autoimmune diseases. Researchers also want to find ways to detect autoimmune diseases before they cause symptoms, Mammen explains. “Maybe there’s a time period where early treatment could put the brakes on one developing,” he says.
Inflammation
Introduction If a cut on your skin swells up, turns red, and hurts, those symptoms are signs of acute, or short-lived, inflammation. Feeling hot or losing function may be signs of inflammation from other harm to your body. Some inflammation that occurs in your body’s cells or tissues may not have outward symptoms. Inflammation is a normal part of the body’s defense to injury or infection, and, in this way, it is beneficial. But inflammation is damaging when it occurs in healthy tissues or lasts too long. Known as chronic inflammation, it may persist for months or years. Inflammation may result from many factors, such as:
Inflammation plays a key role in many diseases, some of which are becoming more common and severe. Chronic inflammatory diseases contribute to more than half of deaths worldwide. Inflammation is associated with diseases such as the following:
What Is NIEHS Doing? Increasing evidence suggests environmental factors contribute to chronic inflammation. A review of scientific literature conducted by NIEHS-funded researchers affiliated with the National Toxicology Program found the environment plays a role in inflammation in both positive and negative ways, such as:
NIEHS researchers and grantees are exploring ways to predict, prevent, and treat inflammatory diseases. They are studying the underlying causes of inflammatory diseases, developing experiments to examine the inflammatory effects of current and emerging environmental threats, and testing novel strategies to treat environmentally induced inflammation. Below are examples of recent findings:
Future Directions NIEHS continues to support a wide variety of research projects focused on inflammation and its role in wellness and disease. Questions NIEHS researchers and grantees are addressing include:
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Inflammation is your body’s response to infection or injury. Ongoing inflammation can cause many serious health problems. When it affects your heart muscle, it’s called myocarditis.
Myocarditis can affect small or large sections of the heart muscle. Severe cases may cause abnormal heart rhythms or make it harder for the heart to pump blood. That can lead to heart failure. Symptoms of myocarditis can include chest pain, fast or abnormal heartbeat, shortness of breath, and swelling in your feet or legs. Viral infections are a common cause of myocarditis. Other infections can also cause the condition. These include bacteria, fungi, or parasites. Myocarditis may also be a part of an autoimmune disease. This happens when your body’s disease fighting system, called the immune system, mistakenly attacks and destroys your own cells. Certain medications can also put you at risk for myocarditis. A health care provider can diagnose the disease with a physical exam, blood tests, and tests of your heart function. The cause of the disease will determine your treatment. Mild cases of myocarditis might only require rest, close monitoring, and follow-ups with the doctor. More severe cases may need medication. If you’re diagnosed with heart inflammation, it’s important to follow your treatment plan and receive follow-up care. Talk to your health care provider if you have any concerns about your heart health. Learn more about myocarditis.
Heaven
Heaven or the heavens, is a common religious cosmological or transcendent supernatural place where beings such as deities, angels, souls, saints, or venerated ancestors are said to originate, be enthroned, or reside. According to the beliefs of some religions, heavenly beings can descend to Earth or incarnate and earthly beings can ascend to Heaven in the afterlife or, in exceptional cases, enter Heaven alive. Heaven is often described as a "highest place", the holiest place, a Paradise, in contrast to hell or the Underworld or the "low places" and universally or conditionally accessible by earthly beings according to various standards of divinity, goodness, piety, faith, or other virtues or right beliefs or simply divine will. Some believe in the possibility of a heaven on Earth in a world to come. Another belief is in an axis mundi or world tree which connects the heavens, the terrestrial world, and the underworld. In Indian religions, heaven is considered as Svarga loka, and the soul is again subjected to rebirth in different living forms according to its karma. This cycle can be broken after a soul achieves Moksha or Nirvana. Any place of existence, either of humans, souls or deities, outside the tangible world (Heaven, Hell, or other) is referred to as the otherworld. At least in the Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Islam, and some schools of Judaism, as well as Zoroastrianism, heaven is the realm of Afterlife where good actions in the previous life are rewarded for eternity (hell being the place where bad behavior is punished). Photographs uploaded from Wikipedia
Dante and Beatrice gaze upon the highest heavens; from Gustave Doré's illustrations to the Divine Comedy.
Gustave Doré - Alighieri, Dante; Cary, Henry Francis (ed) (1892) "Canto XXXI" in The Divine Comedy by Dante, Illustrated, Complete, London, Paris & Melbourne: Cassell & Company Retrieved on 13 July 2009. Rosa Celeste: Dante and Beatrice gaze upon the highest Heaven, The Empyrean
"heofones", an ancient Anglo-Saxon word for heavens in Beowulf
anonymous Anglo-Saxon poet - This file has been provided by the British Library from its digital collections. It is also made available on a British Library website. Catalogue entry: Cotton MS Vitellius A XV "heofones," (heavens) a word from Beowulf, line number #2000. For the translation see Beowulf; a heroic poem of the 8th century, with tr., note and appendix by T. Arnold, 1876, p. 130.
Ruins of the Ekur temple in Nippur, believed by the ancient Mesopotamians to be the "Dur-an-ki", the "mooring-rope" of heaven and earth.[6][7]
Jasmine N. Walthall, U.S. Army - http://www.defenselink.mil; http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=53475; VIRIN: 110309-A-2934W-271 Ruins from a temple in Naffur (ancient Nippur), Iraq, are said to be the site for the meeting of Sumerian gods, as well as the place that man was created.
The Assumption of the Virgin, 1475–76, by Francesco Botticini (National Gallery London), shows three hierarchies and nine orders of angels, each with different characteristics.
Francesco Botticini - http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk Die leibhaftige Aufnahme Mariens in den Himmel in Anwesenheit von Engeln und Heiligen, als auch der Stifterfiguren. Public Domain File:Francesco Botticini - The Assumption of the Virgin.jpg Created: 1 June 1475
19th century Persian miniature depicting the artist's impression of heaven
Unknown author - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Mohammed%C2%B4s_Paradise.jpg "Haydar's Battle" Permission detailsThis work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 100 years or fewer. You must also include a United States public domain tag to indicate why this work is in the public domain in the United States. This file has been identified as being free of known restrictions under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights. View more Public Domainview terms File:Mohammed´s Paradise.jpg Created: 1 January 1808
Mystic Ibn Arabi's (13th century) depiction of Seven Paradises (Different from seven heavens) Diagram of Jannat Futuhat al-Makkiyya, ca. 1238 (photo: after Futuhat al-Makkiyya, Cairo edition, 1911).
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Chinese Zhou Dynasty Oracle script for tian, the character for "heaven" or "sky".
Digital file creation : see contributor name shown in the "File history" section. - Available Ancient Chinese Character sources : Sinica Database - Chinese Etymology - Multi-function Chinese Character Database - Chinese Text Project - Chinese Linguipedia For this picture see xiaoxue.iis.sinica.edu.tw's data: see 41.E045 image on 天's page. Note : 乙6390 合22103 午組 This 天-oracle.svg image depicting the character 天 in the oracle script. (see wiktionary : en, fr, ja, zh). Permission detailsThis is a public domain picture of an ancient script. Attribution is not required but appreciated. Picture from Sinica Database is under CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication (see License). This file is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication. The person who associated a work with this deed has dedicated the work to the public domain by waiving all of their rights to the work worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. View more
Devas sporting in Heaven. Mural in Wat Bowonniwet
Photo Dharma from Sadao, Thailand - 018 Devas in Heaven Wat Rachatiwat, Bangkok CC BY 2.0 File:018 Devas in Heaven (9174314518) (2).jpg Created: 16 January 2012
Structure of Universe per the Jain Scriptures.
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An 1869 illustration by a Tuomatuan chief portraying nine heavens.
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10 Images of Heavens
1. Heaven Christianity, 2. Cockaigne Medieval European Mythology, 3. Elysium Greek Mythology, 4. The Otherworld Celtic Mythology, 5. Tri Na Nog Irish Mythology, 6. Vaikuntha Hinduism, 7. The Fields of Aaru Egyptian Mythology, 8. Fólkvangr Norse Mythology, 9. Gan Eden Judaism, and 10. Tlalocan Aztec Mythology.
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For Educational Use OnlyFLOWERS The biological function of a flower is to facilitate reproduction, usually by providing a mechanism for the union of sperm with eggs. Flowers may facilitate outcrossing (fusion of sperm and eggs from different individuals in a population) resulting from cross-pollination or allow selfing (fusion of sperm and egg from the same flower) when self-pollination occurs. SMALL BIRDS Birds are a group of warm-blooded vertebrates constituting the class Aves (/ˈeɪviːz/), characterised by feathers, toothless beaked jaws, the laying of hard-shelled eggs, a high metabolic rate, a four-chambered heart, and a strong yet lightweight skeleton. Birds live worldwide and range in size from the 5.5 cm (2.2 in) bee hummingbird to the 2.8 m (9 ft 2 in) ostrich. There are about ten thousand living species, more than half of which are passerine, or "perching" birds. Birds have winged whose development varies according to species; the only known groups without wings are the extinct moa and elephant birds. Wings, which are modified forelimbs, gave birds the ability to fly, although further evolution has led to the loss of flight in some birds, including ratites, penguins, and diverse endemic island species. The digestive and respiratory systems of birds are also uniquely adapted for flight. Some bird species of aquatic environments, particularly seabirds and some waterbirds, have further evolved for swimming. MOON The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite. Together with Earth it forms the Earth–Moon satellite system. It is about one-quarter of Earth in diameter (comparable to the width of Australia). In the Solar System it is the fifth largest satellite, larger than any of the known dwarf planets and the largest (and most massive) satellite of a planet relative to the planet. The Moon is a planetary-mass object that formed a differentiated rocky body, making it a satellite planet under the geophysical definitions of the term. It lacks any significant atmosphere, hydrosphere, or magnetic field. Its surface gravity is about one-sixth of Earth's (0.1654 g). Jupiter's moon Io is the only satellite in the Solar System known to have a higher surface gravity and density. Images from https://images.search.yahoo.com/ TREES In botany, a tree is a perennial plant with an elongated stem, or trunk, usually supporting branches and leaves. In some usages, the definition of a tree may be narrower, including only woody plants with secondary growth, plants that are usable as lumber or plants above a specified height. In wider definitions, the taller palms, tree ferns, bananas, and bamboos are also trees. Trees are not a taxonomic group but include a variety of plant species that have independently evolved a trunk and branches as a way to tower above other plants to compete for sunlight. The majority of tree species are angiosperms or hardwoods; of the rest, many are gymnosperms or softwoods. Trees tend to be long-lived, some reaching several thousand years old. Trees have been in existence for 370 million years. It is estimated that there are some three trillion mature trees in the world. The 18 Most Beautiful Trees in the World (thecoolist.com) "So long as they were made of wood and had leaves, they fell into the category of “potential shelter during a rainstorm” or “thing that keeps getting sap on the car.” Then we had the good fortune of seeing some of the most incredible arboritums around the globe, and realized that flowers, however gorgeous and glorious, couldn’t hold a candle to some of the mystical trees that stand like sentinels, spreading beauty for decades, or even centuries." FISH Fish are aquatic, craniate, gill-bearing animals that lack limbs with digits. Included in this definition are the living hagfish, lampreys, and cartilaginous and bony fish as well as various extinct related groups. Approximately 95% of living fish species are ray-finned fish, belonging to the class Actinopterygii, with around 99% of those being teleosts. Most fish are ectothermic ("cold-blooded"), allowing their body temperatures to vary as ambient temperatures change, though some of the large active swimmers like white shark and tuna can hold a higher core temperature. Fish can acoustically communicate with each other, most often in the context of feeding, aggression or courtship. PAPPY A puppy is a juvenile dog. Some puppies can weigh 1–1.5 kg (2.2–3.3 lb), while larger ones can weigh up to 7–11 kg (15–24 lb). All healthy puppies grow quickly after birth. A puppy's coat color may change as the puppy grows older, as is commonly seen in breeds such as the Yorkshire Terrier. Puppy refers specifically to young dogs, while pup may be used for other animals such as wolves, seals, giraffes, guinea pigs, rats or sharks. PUPPIES ARE BEAUTIFUL - Do you think every puppy is the cutest puppy you've ever seen? So do we! Why shouldn't you? Every puppy is adorable, big or small, Labrador Retriever or Pug, so many beautiful puppies to see. Puppies inspire us to play with them and be more active. When they grow up, dogs make us happy because they produce healthy behaviors in our lives. Physical exercise causes the human body to release endorphins – chemicals that make us feel good. Puppies around month 3 enjoy social play, which provides them with mental enrichment. Soaking up their emotional environment. Basic emotions of fear and happiness have formed. Strong human attachments are ready to be molded and shaped and now puppies are ready to engage! 1. Signs Your Puppy Is Ready to Engage In-Play 2. Play growl accompanied by relaxed body movements 3. Non-stressed happy stance positioning 4. Raised paw 5. Sportful grunts, whines, and yips 6. Playful darting 7. Wagging tail
SUNSET Sunset, also known as sundown, is the daily disappearance of the Sun below the horizon due to Earth's rotation. As viewed from everywhere on Earth (except the North and South poles), the equinox Sun sets due west at the moment of both the Spring and Autumn equinox. As viewed from the Northern Hemisphere, the sun sets to the northwest (or not at all) in the Northern hemisphere's spring and summer, and to the southwest in the autumn and winter; these seasons are reversed for the Southern Hemisphere. The Most Beautiful Places in World List 1 by person 1
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List 3 by person 3 Beautiful Places to Visit Beauty of Taj Mahal Salt Lakes Beautiful Bridges Buildings in Japan Over 1000 Years Old Beautiful Fall Leaf Colors Beautiful Sand Dunes September 25 is World Pharmacists Day Pharmacist Resources and Information from the CDC JULY 6, 2018 Over the years, CDC has developed excellent resources for and about pharmacists–but sometimes they’re hard to find. See below for a compilation! Table of Contents
CDC also has a variety of resources available about collaborative practice agreements. See more on the CPA resource page. Pharmacists and the Opioid Crisis
Pharmacists and Tobacco Cessation
Pharmacists’ Role in Chronic Disease Prevention and Control
Pharmacists’ Impact on the Nation’s Health
Pharmacist and Management of Diabetes The CDC has worked to develop a comprehensive guide and toolkit for providers of pharmacy, podiatry, optometry, and dentistry (PPOD) to help providers come together to provide diabetes care, decrease the risk for complications as a result of diabetes, and manage medication therapy. Those resources, both the guide and toolkit can be found below:
Pharmacists and the Management of Cardiovascular Disease
Pharmacists and Immunizations
Continuing Education Resources from the CDC
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 Talk to your pharmacist about which over-the-counter medicines are safe to use in combination with your prescription medicines. Get to Know Your Pharmacist An important member of your health care team is as close as your local drugstore. With nearly 9 in 10 Americans living within 5 miles of a community pharmacy, your pharmacist may be the health professional you see most often and talk with about your health. Learn the many ways your community pharmacist can help you manage your health. Pharmacists can work closely with your doctor or nurse to give you expert information and guidance about your health and any health conditions you may have. Talk to your pharmacist about which over-the-counter medicines are safe to use in combination with your prescription medicines. What Your Community Pharmacist Can Do for You. Your pharmacist can help support your health by:
Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist The next time you head to the pharmacy, take this list of questions with you.
How Your Pharmacist Works with Your Health Care Team Pharmacists have special training to help you manage and improve your health, including working with your health care team. For example, your pharmacist can alert your doctors if they separately prescribe medicines that interact badly, before a problem occurs. Your pharmacist can also consult your doctor and advocate for you if you’re struggling with taking your medicines or have side effects. How Your Pharmacist Can Help You Take Your Medicine as Directed Medicine adherence means taking your medicines as directed—the right dose, the right number of doses per day, at the right times of day, and with or without food, drink, or other medicines. Adherence matters. For instance, not taking prescribed blood pressure medicine as directed can raise your risk of cardiovascular-related death.2 However, only half of Americans treated for high blood pressure take their medicine as directed. Watch this video on blood pressure medicine adherence to learn more. It can be hard to keep track of your medicines but taking them correctly is essential to good treatment. Your pharmacist can touch base with you regularly, ask how you’re managing, and give you encouragement. Learn questions to ask your pharmacist the next time you visit the drugstore. More Information
 September 25 is World Pharmacists Day 10 Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist Posted on September 20, 2022, by Blog Adminstrator Pharmacists are a bridge between you and your doctor. Your pharmacist might also be the health professional you see and talk to most often about your health. (1) Pharmacists are trained to help you manage and improve your health every day. Your pharmacist—along with your doctor or nurse—can give you patient-centered answers to questions on many topics, including medicines and immunizations. They can also teach you practical skills, including how to use blood glucose monitors and asthma inhalers, and advise ways you can prepare your health for emergencies. Here are some example questions you might ask your pharmacist the next time you visit the pharmacy.
Make your pharmacist an important member of your healthcare team. Contact your local pharmacist or the FDA if you have questions about medicine. FDA’s Division of Drug Information has pharmacists available to answer questions about drug use and safety. You contact them at 1-855-543-3784, [email protected], and on Twitter at @FDA_Drug_Info. Learn more ways to prepare your medicine cabinet for emergencies. References
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AGEING AND DE-AGING OF THE STARS
"Every single one of us, including the richest and the most famous Hollywood celebrities, is powerless in the face of time. However, in the era of exponential technological growth, movies and TV shows are able to slightly tame it. De-aging is a visual effects technique performed using digital editing and CGI, that allows professionals to make actors and actresses look years or even decades younger. The first movie to ever use this technique was 2006's X-Men: The Last Stand, rewinding the clock for Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen. Since then, many others have employed de-aging techniques in their own creations." https://www.boredpanda.com/movies-actors-de-aging
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GOOD NUTRITION, SLEEPING 7-8 HOURS EACH NIGHT, EXERCISE, AVOIDING STRESS, AND TAKING CARE OF SKIN ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT LIFESTYLE BEHAVIOR. NOBODY KNOWS WHEN DISEASE CAN STRIKE YOU, DISEASE PREVENTION SHOULD BE OF A PART OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLE BEHAVIOR.
The idea for this blog came to me because I observed that Sri Lankan and Hunza women were the most beautiful in the old Indian continent. Why Are Sri Lankan Brides so Desirable? Sri Lanka is a popular tourist destination, with more than 1.5 million tourists visiting the island annually. Due to this fact, the local women become very popular among tourists due to their exceptional features. Here are the reasons why men from all around the globe prefer Sri Lanka women for dating and marriage. Outstanding Beauty Sri Lanka brides are the improved version of Indian girls (https://elitemailorderbrides.com/indian-women/). Women from Sri Lanka have gentle facial features, with full sensual lips, straight noses, and beautiful deep dark eyes. Their skin is flawless, smooth, and tanned. You can also find girls with European features due to the tourism contributing to the diverse genetic pool of the local people. More than that, there are lots of slim and fit yet curvy girls. Many of them keep to their diet and do sports, especially those requiring exceptional stamina like basketball, volleyball, and field hockey. A lot of Sri Lankan women preserve their beautiful hot looks even in their 40s. Hunza people are descendants of five soldiers of Alexander's great army and were secluded from the other world. Hunza people live in Hunza Valley, in Karimabad, now in Pakistan. Surrounded by 3 very tall mountains: Himalaya, Karakoram, and Pamir. The valley itself is located at an altitude of 2,438 meters, which has its health advantages. High altitudes are often surrounded by gorgeous scenery, crisp, fresh air, and beautiful blue skies. Also, thanks to the thin air at higher altitudes, the number of red blood cells increases, making people generally more resistant. Some studies associated reduced oxygen intake with appetite suppression and increased metabolism. Healthy body mass comes, of course, with several benefits, including reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and, yes, reduced risk of heart disease. When listening to accounts from anthropologists and researchers who have visited the Hunza, it’s evident that the modern stresses we face are completely unheard of there. The Hunza enjoy the lifestyle and physical labor that makes up their simple existence and may provide us with some clues on the benefits of living a simpler life of our own. One of the researchers who has worked to document the healthy lifestyle in Hunza called it Happiness Valley. According to his observation (https://brightboys.org/9245-the-hunza-a-healthy-and-long...), Hunza people consume almost no protein. They usually eat 1,900 calories every day, 50 grams of protein, 36 grams of fat, and 365 grams of carbs. On top of that, 99% of the people in Hunza are vegetarian. They also practice the ritual of fasting at least two times a week, consuming only apricot juice during that time. TAKING CARE OF SKIN While plenty of affordable drug stores are brands that will do a great job, most beauty stores (like Sephora or Beauty Collection) will make you little sample packets so you can try a few before you invest in them. You may also consider subscribing to a beauty sample box like Ipsy or Birchbox. Either way, try a wide variety and give each a couple of days so you can see if it's helping. Remember that even if your gorgeous friend uses a particular cleanser with great results doesn't mean it'll do the same for you. Our skin needs are as unique as we are! In addition, remember to use warm — not hot — water when you wash your face, neck, and chest. This delicate skin can easily be damaged and stripped of healthy oils by using hot water. For more information please visit: 1. https://brightside.me/.../the-beauty-secrets-of-women-in.../ 2. https://www.communityadvocates.cyou/face.../august-31st-2022 3. https://www.communityadvocates.cyou/ PREVENT DISEASES AND INFECIONS 
 Shehzaad Maroof / Getty Images For Educational Use Only HOW DID THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF HUNZA INCREASE FROM 25 UP TO 160-YEAR-OLD?
EATING THE RIGHT FOOD AND EXERCISING DOES MATTER. Life expectancy in India was 25.4-year-old in 1800, but over the next 220 years, it increased to almost 70 years, but from 1920 onwards, India's life expectancy has consistently increased, but it is still below the global average. Hunza was the likely model for the Shangri-La of James Hilton’s novel ‘Lost Horizon’ where he describes it as a country of peace and contentment where the people do not age. Hunza are known as the descended from five wandering soldiers from Alexander’s army. The myth of the longevity of the Hunzakuts probably stems from the fact that it was selected by the National Geographic magazine as the kingdom where people loved longest, free from social stress and succored by their high intake of apricots and low intake of animal fat. Fruit was, and is, the staple diet. During the summer the people used to eat nothing else; in order to conserve fuel and precious cereals cooking in the summer months was forbidden. In winter the people ate flour made from apricot kernels and drank brandy distilled from mulberries, and wines from the grapes that used to grow everywhere, smothering the poplars and roofs. You see in Hunza a large number of old people, most of them apparently in good health, but few, if any, live to be 120. Life is as hard in Hunza as it is elsewhere in the northern areas, particularly in the early spring when the supplies of stored food are running low.
The Hunza Valley is a fertile valley as the Original Shangri La that supports agriculture and provides isolation from the rest of the world. Live Disease Free The Hunzas elderlies are fit, full of vitality, and virtually free from disease. How They Live Disease Free? They exercise daily. Hunza people have no choice but to walk the rough passages and steep ridges. The Hunza are heartier than even the strong Sherpas of the Himalayan region. Their Diet Most of the Hunza's diet is plant-based, eaten raw, with fruits like apricots, cherries, grapes, plums, and peaches. They also eat a lot of grains — wheat, barley, and millet — in the form of chapati bread. The Hunzas are happiest people on Earth by doing daily exercise and a living simple lifestyle. Proposed Lifestyle for Vegetarians:
A balanced diet is one that provides adequate amounts of various nutrients to maintain health and well-being. Protein, carbohydrate, fat, vitamins, minerals and water are all nutrients. Each nutrient has a particular function in the human body. The amount of each individual nutrient needed to maintain an individual’s health is called the nutrient requirement. Nutrient requirements vary depending on age and gender but level of physical activity, body status (such as pregnancy), dietary habits and genetic background are also important factors. Here the word "health" refers to a state of complete emotional and physical well-being by living a healthy lifestyle. Good health is central to handling own stress and living a long and active life” with increase productivity. Health literacy is a lifelong learning process getting towards the betterment of health. Dietary Advice: "Healthy eating involves a variety of foods. If we set aside the idea that there is such a thing as a 'healthy' or 'unhealthy' food, and instead eat a wide range of foods, then we might just end up with a diet that is not only balanced and reasonably healthy but also enjoyable. It could also be that deriving pleasure from food, rather than living in fear of it, might soon be shown to be a critical factor in a truly healthy lifestyle." Diet & Lifestyle Guidelines: 1. Minimum refined or processed foods. Minimum Ghee, Oil or Sugar. If one is on no chronic medications, then two tsp. of ghee/oil and two tsp. of sugar maximum allowed per day. 2. Eat from all five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes and nuts & seeds (spices are recommended). 3. Eat about 1% of your body weight in fruits every day. Include one cup of berries. 4. Eat about 1% of your body weight in vegetables (at least half of those in green leafy) every day. 5. For Omega-3: Eat 1 tbsp. Flaxseed (ground) and five walnuts every day. 6. Take vitamin B-12 supplement. Vitamin D-3 supplement only if you are deficient, and you don’t get in the sun much. 7. Keep your body hydrated at all times. Drink minimum 1/2-liter warm water first thing in the morning before brushing your teeth. Eat your water as much as possible (from fresh fruits and vegetables). 8. Start Intermittent Fasting. Slowly reduce your eating window to 8 or even 6 hrs. 9. Do extended fasting, water only, for 24-36 hours twice a year. 10. Walk 10,000 steps or more every day or a minimum of 150 minutes per week exercise of choice you like the most. 11. Love your family and friends unconditionally and stay connected. 12. Pray regularly and have a positive attitude full of gratitude towards your family. What Foods Should I Eat? Plan your meals and snacks to include • fruits and vegetables • grains, especially whole grains • low-fat or fat-free dairy products • seafood, and lean poultry, beans, eggs, and unsalted nuts • limited amounts of solid fats. Consume less than 10 percent of calories from saturated fats. Keep intake of trans fats as low as possible. • limited amounts of cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars. Benefits of Vegetables, Fruits, and Grains Vegetables, fruits, grains and beans also give your body phytochemicals. Phytochemicals are natural compounds such as beta-carotene, lutein and lycopene. Like vitamins, minerals, and fiber, phytochemicals may promote good health and reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers. Research is underway to learn more about these natural compounds. Vegetables, fruits, and grains offer important vitamins and minerals to keep your body healthy. Most of these foods have little fat. They also have no cholesterol. Fruits, vegetables and grains are also a source of fiber, and eating more fiber may help with digestion and constipation and may lower cholesterol and blood sugar. Eat a Variety of Vegetables Daily Eat a variety of colors and types of vegetables every day. • Broccoli, spinach, turnip and collard greens, and other dark leafy greens are good choices. • You might also choose red and orange vegetables, such as tomatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, red peppers, or winter squash. Vegetables may be purchased raw or cooked, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated. They may be eaten whole, cut-up, or mashed. Enjoy a Variety of Fruits Eat a variety of fruits every day. To make sure you get the benefit of the natural fiber in fruits, choose whole or cut-up fruits more often than fruit juice. Fruits may be purchased fresh, canned, frozen, or dried and may be eaten whole, cut up, or pureed. Get Your Grains Any food made from wheat, rye, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley, or another cereal grain is a grain product. Grains fall into two main categories: whole and refined. Foods made from whole grains are a major source of energy and fiber. When choosing grain foods, try to make at least half your grains whole. In other words, at least half of the cereals, breads, crackers, and pastas you eat should be made from whole grains. Include whole grains in your diet every day. Why Whole Is Better Whole grains are better sources of fiber and nutrients than refined grains, such as white flour or white rice. Refined grains have had both the bran and germ removed and don't have as much fiber or as many nutrients as whole grains. Most refined grains are enriched, with some B vitamins and iron added back in after processing. However, fiber is not replaced. Whole grain foods, such as whole wheat bread, are made with the entire seed of a plant, including the bran, the germ, and the endosperm. Together, they provide lots of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, carbohydrates, and fiber. Try whole wheat pasta instead of regular pasta or use brown rice in a casserole in place of white rice. Look for "whole wheat" or "whole oats" rather than just "wheat" or "oats" on the ingredients list of packaged goods to make sure you're getting whole grains. Choose Dairy Every Day Low-fat or fat-free dairy products should be among the foods you choose every day, too. These products provide calcium and vitamin D to help maintain strong bones. They also provide protein and potassium. Low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt are good options. If you don't drink milk, be sure to have other products that contain the nutrients that milk provides. Some cereals and juices are fortified with extra calcium and vitamin D. Salmon, sardines and mackerel are good sources of vitamin D. TESTIMONIAL FROM 80-YEAR-OLD INDIAN AMERICAN GUY I am an 80-year guy living in Santa Clara for more than a year and had some discussions about starting a rigid Plant Based Whole Food (PBWF) diet and exercise program. I was on hypertensive medications for a long time. After following the PBWF diet and exercise program similar to the above lifestyle, my physician recommended reducing the medication from 2 tablets of losartan 50 mg daily to 1/2 tablet. She insisted that I should continue 1/2 tab as my kidneys are already compromising with creatinine 1.8, and this medication is to help kidneys and not only for hypertension. My insulin intake is zero from 34 units of R insulin a day. Getting along well at 80 yrs. of age with yoga and exercise 30 minutes a day+ walk 5,000 steps plus teaching on zoom + gardening + acupressure teaching.
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How to Look and Feel Younger
12 Tips for Healthy Eating
Healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated. With these simple tips from On Your Way to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes pdf icon[PDF – 2 MB], you can start making changes that add up to healthy eating habits over time:
Abstract
The desire of many to look young for their age has led to the establishment of a large cosmetics industry. However, the features of appearance that primarily determine how old women look for their age and whether genetic or environmental factors predominately influence such features are largely unknown. We studied the facial appearance of 102 pairs of female Danish twins aged 59 to 81 as well as 162 British females aged 45 to 75. Skin wrinkling, hair graying, and lip height were significantly and independently associated with how old the women looked for their age. The appearance of facial sun-damage was also found to be significantly correlated to how old women look for their age and was primarily due to its commonality with the appearance of skin wrinkles. There was also considerable variation in the perceived age data that was unaccounted for. Composite facial images created from women who looked young or old for their age indicated that the structure of subcutaneous tissue was partly responsible. Heritability analyses of the appearance features revealed that perceived age, pigmented age spots, skin wrinkles and the appearance of sun-damage were influenced more or less equally by genetic and environmental factors. Hair graying, recession of hair from the forehead and lip height were influenced mainly by genetic factors whereas environmental factors influenced hair thinning. These findings indicate that women who look young for their age have large lips, avoid sun-exposure and possess genetic factors that protect against the development of gray hair and skin wrinkles. The findings also demonstrate that perceived age is a better biomarker of skin, hair and facial aging than chronological age.
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How to Make Your Skin Look Younger Naturally
Download Article Co-authored by Kimberly Tan and Kyle HallLast Updated: October 20, 2021 References There are so many procedures and treatments nowadays that claim to give you more youthful-looking skin, but what if you’re looking for results the natural way? The good news is that there are all kinds of things you can do to make your skin look younger naturally, no lasers, injections, or surgeries required. We’ve compiled a list of the best proven all-natural skincare tips so you can start taking steps to get healthy, hydrated, youthful skin.
1 Eat more essential fatty acids (EFAs).
2 Load up on fruits and vegetables. 
Fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and antioxidants that are great for skin. Vitamins C, E, and D are critical for healthy skin, and antioxidants can actually help protect your skin from sun damage. Eating a healthy diet that’s full of vitamins and antioxidants can help prevent the signs of skin aging.[3] One of the best ways to get more vitamins and antioxidants is to eat more fruits and vegetables.[4] Aim to eat at least 1 ½-2 cups of fruit and 2-3 cups of vegetables every day.[5] Some great antioxidant-rich options include:[6]
3 Take collagen supplements.
Collagen supplements may help reduce the signs of skin aging. There are a lot of supplements out there that make questionable claims about preventing and reversing aging, but one type of supplement that may actually be effective is collagen. Although the research is preliminary, studies show that collagen supplements can improve skin elasticity and hydration.[7] If you’re looking for a skin-boosting supplement that actually works, collagen might be it.
4 Try facial massage.
Massaging your face regularly may reduce puffiness and make your skin firmer. The idea behind facial massage is that it improves drainage in the face (making your face less puffy) and increases blood flow, which means more skin-boosting nutrients and collagen production.[8] While you can book an appointment with a professional for a face massage, you can also do your own at home using your hands, a jade roller, or other face massaging tools on the market.[9]
5 Exfoliate.
Exfoliating may reveal brighter, younger-looking skin. Exfoliation involves removing old, dead skin cells so your skin looks smoother, brighter, and more even.[14] The two main types of exfoliation are mechanical, which involves using a brush, scrub, etc. to buff away dead skin, and chemical, which involves using acids to dissolve old skin cells. The best method for you depends on your skin type.[15]
6 Moisturize.
Moisturizers hydrate your skin, making it look smoother and healthier. When you apply moisturizer to your skin, it acts as a barrier that prevents water loss. Moisturizers also replace important lipids and other compounds that keep your skin looking healthy and youthful.[17] Dermatologists recommend moisturizing every day after washing your face or showering. Apply moisturizer to your face and body while your skin is still damp to lock in more moisture and give your skin a hydrated, youthful glow.[18]
7 Be gentle with your skin.
Scrubbing, over-bathing, and harsh products can all worsen the signs of aging. When you wash your face and body, be gentle. Scrubbing and tugging can actually damage your skin and accelerate skin aging.[21] You should also avoid washing with hot water and taking long showers and baths—these things strip your skin of its natural oils, causing dryness. Avoid washing with soaps that contain harsh detergents for the same reason.[22]
8 Wear sunscreen.
Sunscreen is a must to prevent more skin aging. If you’re not wearing sunscreen every day, you’re undoing all of the hard work you’re putting into caring for your skin. Sunscreen protects your skin from the sun’s harmful UV rays that cause premature aging.[23] Dermatologists recommend using a sunscreen that is broad-spectrum (protects against all kinds of UV rays), at least SPF 30, and water-resistant.[24]
9 Take your makeup off before bed.
Sleeping with makeup can actually age your skin. You’re tired after a long day and the last thing you want to do is take off all of your makeup—we get it. But sleeping with makeup on not only increases your risk of breaking out, it also ages your skin and makes wrinkles worse. That’s because makeup trapped against your skin all night can lead to skin damage, a.k.a. aging. To keep your skin looking youthful and glowy, don’t skip removing your makeup at night.[25]
10 Exercise regularly.
Regular exercise may give your skin a more youthful glow. Exercise improves circulation throughout your body and boosts your immune system, which may actually improve the appearance of your skin.[26] Plus, routine exercise is just great for you in general (it boosts your mood, lowers your risk of certain diseases, and increases your chances of living longer, to name a few benefits), so it’s a win-win all around.[27] When it comes to exercise, here’s what doctors recommend for the average adult:
11 Get enough sleep.
A healthy sleep schedule actually helps slow skin aging. If you’ve ever looked at yourself in the mirror after a night without much sleep, you know how much of a toll it can take on your appearance (we've all been there). Not getting enough sleep at night has been linked with increased signs of aging and worsened skin barrier function.[30] To keep your skin looking healthy and youthful, try to get a full night’s sleep every night, or at least as often as possible.
12 De-stress.
Chronic stress can actually age your skin. You may have heard that stress can cause breakouts, but regular stress can also accelerate skin aging.[32] It’s not always easy, but try to find ways to de-stress throughout the week. Taking a time-out to meditate, do yoga, listen to music, or take some deep breaths whenever you’re feeling stressed can make a big difference. Exercising, getting enough sleep, and eating a healthy diet can also help with stress, and these things are all great for your skin in general as well.[33]
13 Avoid smoking.
Smoking makes your skin age faster. It worsens wrinkles and causes a dull, unhealthy complexion.[34] The good news is that quitting smoking can stop your skin from aging as quickly and even reverse some of the visible damage. It comes with a whole host of other benefits too, like more energy, less stress, improved breathing, and a longer life expectancy, so it’s never too late to quit.[35]
14 Limit alcohol.
Frequently drinking too much alcohol can take a toll on your skin. That doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your after-work glass of wine or a cold beer on the weekend, but regular heavy drinking (8 or more alcoholic drinks per week) does accelerate skin aging. Volume loss, puffiness, and an increase of visible blood vessels are just some of the aging effects caused by long-term heavy drinking.[37] To avoid damaging your skin over time, try your best to only drink in moderation.
Community Q&A
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How can I naturally make my skin look younger? 
Kimberly Tan
Licensed Esthetician Expert Answer Kimberly Tan is the Founder & CEO of Skin Salvation, an acne clinic in San Francisco. She has been a licensed esthetician for over 15 years and is an expert in mainstream, holistic, and medical ideologies in skin care. She has worked directly under Laura Cooksey of Face Reality Acne Clinic and studied in-person with Dr. James E. Fulton, Co-creator of Retin-a and pioneer of acne research. Her business blends skin treatments, effective products, and education in holistic health and sustainability.
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About the patent Inventor: Umesh Bhargava, BS., B. Pharm., MS., Ph. D., R. Ph. is a first-generation Indian American who completed his MS in Pharmacy from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1961, shown above on the left. Then started Research Assistantship on Black Walnut with Missouri University Hospital at Columbia, shown on the right. While on Research Assistantship, he did his Ph. D. in Pharmacology in 1967 with the research on Pharmacology of Ellagic Acid from Black Walnut. Ellagic Acid is a polyphenolic compound present in many fruits and vegetables which works against diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc., that became popular on the internet between 1970 and 1990. Ellagic Acid might have popularized the consumption of fruits and vegetables in people who believed Vegan lifestyle. According to Oncologists, a published report, Ellagic Acid was the best discovery of the decades. Fruits like pomegranate, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, walnuts, and pecans are rich in ellagic acid.
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Health Literacy
"Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information needed to make appropriate health decisions.
Low health literacy is more prevalent among:
Older adults
Minority populations
Those who have low socioeconomic status
Medically underserved people"
What is our role in promoting health literacy?
Health literacy is a common thread through all of our programs. A large portion of the people we serve are poor and medically underserved.
They need help understanding and navigating a complex health care system. They require culturally competent providers who speak their language so they can make informed health care choices. A number of patients may be confused with certain medical language, have difficulty understanding English, struggle with filling out forms, or have limited access to health providers in their community. With the proper training, health care professionals can identify patients' specific health literacy levels and make simple communication adjustments."
"Health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information needed to make appropriate health decisions.
Low health literacy is more prevalent among:
Older adults
Minority populations
Those who have low socioeconomic status
Medically underserved people"
What is our role in promoting health literacy?
Health literacy is a common thread through all of our programs. A large portion of the people we serve are poor and medically underserved.
They need help understanding and navigating a complex health care system. They require culturally competent providers who speak their language so they can make informed health care choices. A number of patients may be confused with certain medical language, have difficulty understanding English, struggle with filling out forms, or have limited access to health providers in their community. With the proper training, health care professionals can identify patients' specific health literacy levels and make simple communication adjustments."
The healthcare sector relies heavily on knowledge that is evidence-based information, diagnoses, and treatments that are implemented quickly in a patient’s best interests in treating patients. In the healthcare industry, the correct information can quite literally save lives—but only if professionals can have the ability to access it quickly from anywhere, at any time. HHS provides evidence-based, timely health information to the public participating through its main partners FDA, CDC, NCI, NIH, and NAID. A website containing such information would reduce overall healthcare costs in America by eliminating unnecessary expenses.
The Information and resources related to evidence-based programs and policies are shown below:
The Information and resources related to evidence-based programs and policies are shown below:
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
A group of medical and public health experts that develops recommendations on how to use vaccines to control diseases in the United States - CDC Guidelines and Recommendations
One-stop shop for guidelines or recommendations developed by CDC (and CDC collaborations with other organizations and agencies), or by CDC federal advisory committees; includes recommendations, strategies, and information to help decision makers choose courses of action in specific situations - Prevention of HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STDs, and TB Through Health Care Website
Information on policies and practices that leverage the healthcare system to help prevent HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, STD, and TB infections - Compendium of Proven Community-Based Prevention Programs External
Compendium of 79 evidence-based disease and injury prevention programs that have saved lives and improved health - Guide to Community Preventive Services (The Community Guide)External
Resource that helps users choose evidence-based programs and policies to improve health and prevent disease in communities - Prevention Status Reports
Reports that highlight—for all 50 states and the District of Columbia—the status of public health policies and practices designed to prevent or reduce 10 important public health problems - US Preventive Services Task Force External
Independent panel of nonfederal experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine that conducts scientific evidence reviews of a broad range of clinical preventive health care services and develops recommendations for primary care clinicians and health systems
With my experience in the hospital, this website is suitable for the hospitals. But it can be used by any industry that wants to reduce healthcare costs for their employees by improving health and educating them with health information. The website contains evidence-based healthcare information and tools when adopted on a large scale would reduce overall healthcare costs in America. The website also has a provision for users to enter their information on ten or more website pages if the user wants. The Department of Health and Human Services has launched Healthy People 2030, with the goals for this decade as follows:
The update addresses personal health literacy and organizational health literacy and provides the following definitions:
In 2015 the U.S. spent nearly $9,000 for the health of every American — far more than what the governments of other countries spend on the health of their citizens – yet life expectancy and health outcomes are generally worse for Americans than for citizens of other developed nations in North America and Europe.
For the reasons of the high cost to treat disease in America, "disease prevention should be woven into all aspects of our lives, including where and how we live, learn, work and play. Everyone—government, businesses, educators, health care institutions, communities and every single American—has a role in creating a healthier nation.
- Attain healthy, thriving lives and well-being, free of preventable disease, disability, injury, and premature death.
- Eliminate health disparities, achieve health equity, and attain health literacy to improve the health and well-being of all.
- Create social, physical, and economic environments that promote attaining full potential for health and well-being for all.
- Promote healthy development, healthy behaviors, and well-being across all life stages.
- Engage leadership, key constituents, and the public across multiple sectors to take action and design policies that improve the health and well-being of all.
The update addresses personal health literacy and organizational health literacy and provides the following definitions:
- Personal health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others.
- Organizational health literacy is the degree to which organizations equitably enable individuals to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others.
In 2015 the U.S. spent nearly $9,000 for the health of every American — far more than what the governments of other countries spend on the health of their citizens – yet life expectancy and health outcomes are generally worse for Americans than for citizens of other developed nations in North America and Europe.
For the reasons of the high cost to treat disease in America, "disease prevention should be woven into all aspects of our lives, including where and how we live, learn, work and play. Everyone—government, businesses, educators, health care institutions, communities and every single American—has a role in creating a healthier nation.
The website has five major sections. 1. User Section: The home page entitled hospital has many links to get health information quickly. The home page is like an independent website to learn anything about healthcare. If the hospital wants to add specific information for their departments, this is the place to provide it. 2. Most Economic Burden Diseases: Describe diseases like arthritis, diabetes, chronic diseases, health literacy, heart disease, and stroke. 3. CDC Main Categories: Data & Statistics, Diseases & Conditions, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health, Featured content, Global Health, Healthy Living, Injury, Violence, & Safety, State, Tribal, Local, & Territorial, Travel Health, Workplace Safety & Health, and Other. 4. Media Type: Infographics, Microsites, Videos, and Widgets & CDC TV. 5. Footer: The footer is also like an independent website available on every website page. Here employees can make comments after reading articles to get credit for CE.
About the patent Inventor: Umesh Bhargava, BS., B. Pharm., MS., Ph. D., R. Ph. is a first-generation Indian American who completed his MS in Pharmacy from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1961, shown above on the left. Then started Research Assistantship on Black Walnut with Missouri University Hospital at Columbia, shown on the right. While on Research Assistantship, he did his Ph. D. in Pharmacology in 1967 with the research on Pharmacology of Ellagic Acid from Black Walnut. Ellagic Acid is a polyphenolic compound present in many fruits and vegetables which works against diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc., that became popular on the internet between 1970 and 1990. Ellagic Acid might have popularized the consumption of fruits and vegetables in people who believed Vegan lifestyle. According to Oncologists, a published report, Ellagic Acid was the best discovery of the decades. Fruits like pomegranate, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, walnuts, and pecans are rich in ellagic acid.
The healthcare sector relies heavily on knowledge that is evidence-based information, diagnoses, and treatments that could be implemented quickly in a patient’s best interests. CDC and others have tried to record this knowledge and communicate through different mediums such as articles, prints, audios, microsites, videos, widgets, and other records that can be quickly and easily transmitted from one individual to another for easier use. But the healthcare industry is so complex that no matter what the delivery system is. It involves multiple professionals in diverse workplaces collaborating to deliver proper care to patients. In addition, it requires tacit knowledge in the form of expert opinion gained through years of experience. Learning is a continuous process, but the goal of this website is to increase this knowledge to provide decision-makers with the tools they need to turn information into a Permanent Tacit Health Knowledge Asset within the healthcare facility they use it.
A healthcare website can create a more efficient flow of information between all your doctors and staff; nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and dieticians, which could ultimately increase healthcare efficiency and productivity. Developing this type of Tacit Health Knowledge Asset would decrease Healthcare Costs when adopted in most hospitals in America. On this website, I have tried to bring information from many sources outside to gain users experience.
By using the Walnut Healthcare Global System creative tool, every hospital has a chance to achieve maximum productivity through increasing healthcare efficiency by involving multi-talented groups of people within the hospital and technology working together to reduce healthcare costs. This website provides a lifelong educational offerings experience that develops management competencies and improves professional skills vital to succeeding through this tool. A separate booklet on the Self Power Leadership is available to management upon request.
About the patent Inventor: Umesh Bhargava, BS., B. Pharm., MS., Ph. D., R. Ph. is a first-generation Indian American who completed his MS in Pharmacy from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in 1961, shown above on the left. Then started Research Assistantship on Black Walnut with Missouri University Hospital at Columbia, shown on the right. While on Research Assistantship, he did his Ph. D. in Pharmacology in 1967 with the research on Pharmacology of Ellagic Acid from Black Walnut. Ellagic Acid is a polyphenolic compound present in many fruits and vegetables which works against diabetes, heart disease, cancer, etc., that became popular on the internet between 1970 and 1990. Ellagic Acid might have popularized the consumption of fruits and vegetables in people who believed Vegan lifestyle. According to Oncologists, a published report, Ellagic Acid was the best discovery of the decades. Fruits like pomegranate, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, cranberries, walnuts, and pecans are rich in ellagic acid.
The healthcare sector relies heavily on knowledge that is evidence-based information, diagnoses, and treatments that could be implemented quickly in a patient’s best interests. CDC and others have tried to record this knowledge and communicate through different mediums such as articles, prints, audios, microsites, videos, widgets, and other records that can be quickly and easily transmitted from one individual to another for easier use. But the healthcare industry is so complex that no matter what the delivery system is. It involves multiple professionals in diverse workplaces collaborating to deliver proper care to patients. In addition, it requires tacit knowledge in the form of expert opinion gained through years of experience. Learning is a continuous process, but the goal of this website is to increase this knowledge to provide decision-makers with the tools they need to turn information into a Permanent Tacit Health Knowledge Asset within the healthcare facility they use it.
A healthcare website can create a more efficient flow of information between all your doctors and staff; nurses, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and dieticians, which could ultimately increase healthcare efficiency and productivity. Developing this type of Tacit Health Knowledge Asset would decrease Healthcare Costs when adopted in most hospitals in America. On this website, I have tried to bring information from many sources outside to gain users experience.
By using the Walnut Healthcare Global System creative tool, every hospital has a chance to achieve maximum productivity through increasing healthcare efficiency by involving multi-talented groups of people within the hospital and technology working together to reduce healthcare costs. This website provides a lifelong educational offerings experience that develops management competencies and improves professional skills vital to succeeding through this tool. A separate booklet on the Self Power Leadership is available to management upon request.
The Self Power Leadership: An introductory guide to The Self Power Leadership and how to succeed at it. By Umesh C. Bhargava, Ph. D., Walnut Healthcare Global System Creative Business Tool |
How to Grow the Tacit Health Knowledge Asset? This knowledge or know-how is embedded or rooted in the mind of talented people, acquired through years of experience, expanded by getting together with talented people, as it is hard to communicate on this subject, sometimes it may be better to let the minds of people speak to each other through socialization as it can increase creativity and innovation in your organization. START A DISCUSSION BETWEEN EACH OTHER PICK A TOPIC.
Generally, a royalty is an agreement between the inventor (the licensor) and manufacturer, publisher, agent, or user (the licensee). In this case, the licensor has permitted to let the other users, or the hospitals use the inventor's ideas and creations free of royalty fees, as long as the licensee keeps the intellectual property performing well by allowing the maximum benefit to both parties, the licensor, and licensee, who have interest in the success this creation. There is no single way to charge or not charge royalty rates at the beginning. When you know the value of the patents, trademark, or copyright, you’ll be able to calculate the royalty rates more accurately and decide what to do. In the beginning, a licensing agreement will be made between the licensor and the licensee, free of charge for at least one year. But each customer has to pay yearly operation fees to maintain the website. Walnut Healthcare Global System owns and will continue to develop the four websites. Customer services and educational advocacy are to be provided by Walnut Healthcare. Each hospital or business will build the Tacit Health Knowledge Asset by their plan using the website and the Walnut Healthcare Global System Creative Tools as appropriate. Walnut Healthcare is the facilitator and completes the contractual agreements to start the process. Walnut Healthcare Global System can also add information to the customer's portion of the website at a low cost to make the site more useful to the business. We have four different websites for customers to test. For more information or questions, please contact [email protected].
Generally, a royalty is an agreement between the inventor (the licensor) and manufacturer, publisher, agent, or user (the licensee). In this case, the licensor has permitted to let the other users, or the hospitals use the inventor's ideas and creations free of royalty fees, as long as the licensee keeps the intellectual property performing well by allowing the maximum benefit to both parties, the licensor, and licensee, who have interest in the success this creation. There is no single way to charge or not charge royalty rates at the beginning. When you know the value of the patents, trademark, or copyright, you’ll be able to calculate the royalty rates more accurately and decide what to do. In the beginning, a licensing agreement will be made between the licensor and the licensee, free of charge for at least one year. But each customer has to pay yearly operation fees to maintain the website. Walnut Healthcare Global System owns and will continue to develop the four websites. Customer services and educational advocacy are to be provided by Walnut Healthcare. Each hospital or business will build the Tacit Health Knowledge Asset by their plan using the website and the Walnut Healthcare Global System Creative Tools as appropriate. Walnut Healthcare is the facilitator and completes the contractual agreements to start the process. Walnut Healthcare Global System can also add information to the customer's portion of the website at a low cost to make the site more useful to the business. We have four different websites for customers to test. For more information or questions, please contact [email protected].
Walnut Healthcare Global System (WHCGS) Creative Tools
The Walnut Healthcare Global System developed the Creative Tools to achieve maximum productivity through increasing health literacy involving multi-talented groups of people and technology working together to achieve the best results to reduce healthcare costs. Together with discovering the drivers of spending and spending growth in US health care. How do the organization’s strategy and decision-making processes impact total spending and value, and how to control them? Lifelong educational offerings that develop management competencies and improve professional skills are vital to succeed through this tool.
You also need Self Power learned with experience; it is that kind of power that helps you see things through your inner eye. For “The Self Power” to work, organizations need to create an environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Creativity in art increases boundaries beyond norms; for example, in recent years, woodturning has become an artistic craving for Sarena Bhargava’s creative expression, allowing her to explore the organic splendor and diverse energy of wood to create her art. Each piece of wood has a story to share and how it is transformed into a distinctively inspired expression of beauty and function. The art in the movie can be seen in the filmography at the International Movie Database (IMBd) by clicking here. Creativity and innovations can benefit humankind in many ways – Linda Naiman, founder of Creativity at Work. Institutions should focus on bringing together multi-talented groups of individuals who collaborate to exchange ideas and knowledge to shape different directions of the future.
Our mind works like a global brain that connects with other people using the different systems without even knowing them. For a computer to work, it needs an internet connection, the global brain works using other methods, and your mind expands manifolds and handles complex problems without any personal interference. Organizations led by such leaders would have a higher success rate in innovation, employee engagement, for any change, and renewal.
The Walnut Healthcare Global System developed the Creative Tools to achieve maximum productivity through increasing health literacy involving multi-talented groups of people and technology working together to achieve the best results to reduce healthcare costs. Together with discovering the drivers of spending and spending growth in US health care. How do the organization’s strategy and decision-making processes impact total spending and value, and how to control them? Lifelong educational offerings that develop management competencies and improve professional skills are vital to succeed through this tool.
You also need Self Power learned with experience; it is that kind of power that helps you see things through your inner eye. For “The Self Power” to work, organizations need to create an environment that encourages creativity and innovation. Creativity in art increases boundaries beyond norms; for example, in recent years, woodturning has become an artistic craving for Sarena Bhargava’s creative expression, allowing her to explore the organic splendor and diverse energy of wood to create her art. Each piece of wood has a story to share and how it is transformed into a distinctively inspired expression of beauty and function. The art in the movie can be seen in the filmography at the International Movie Database (IMBd) by clicking here. Creativity and innovations can benefit humankind in many ways – Linda Naiman, founder of Creativity at Work. Institutions should focus on bringing together multi-talented groups of individuals who collaborate to exchange ideas and knowledge to shape different directions of the future.
Our mind works like a global brain that connects with other people using the different systems without even knowing them. For a computer to work, it needs an internet connection, the global brain works using other methods, and your mind expands manifolds and handles complex problems without any personal interference. Organizations led by such leaders would have a higher success rate in innovation, employee engagement, for any change, and renewal.
This website is the result of three patent applications working on the following concepts:
The first patent application deals with Providing and Spreading Health Literacy in Unique ways through Websites using Phones, WhatsApp, and Computers Singularly or in Combination with the Public and Healthcare Professionals to Decrease Nation's Healthcare Costs. The patent shows a website can effectively spread healthcare information to the public and healthcare professionals in a cost-effective manner on a large scale using 10,250 healthcare articles from the CDC that can theoretically be increased to a maximum of 250,000.
The second patent application deals with "Our mind works like a global brain that connects with other people using the different systems without even knowing them. For a computer to work, it needs an internet connection but, the global brain works using other methods, and your mind expands manifolds and handles complex problems without any personal interference. Organizations led by such leaders would have a higher success rate in innovation, employee engagement, any change, and renewal."
"The Walnut Healthcare Global System is a creative tool to achieve maximum productivity through increasing health literacy involving multi-talented groups of people and technology working together to achieve the best results to reduce healthcare costs. Together with discovering the drivers of spending and spending growth in US health care. How do the organization’s strategy and decision-making processes impact total spending and value, and how to control them? Lifelong educational offerings that develop management competencies and improving professional skills are vital to succeed through this tool.
The Self Power can be learned, it is that kind of power that helps you see things through your inner eye. For “The Self Power” to work, organizations need to create an environment that encourages creativity and innovation. After that, they should focus on bringing together multi-talented groups of individuals who collaborate to exchange ideas and knowledge to shape the direction of the future."
The first patent application deals with Providing and Spreading Health Literacy in Unique ways through Websites using Phones, WhatsApp, and Computers Singularly or in Combination with the Public and Healthcare Professionals to Decrease Nation's Healthcare Costs. The patent shows a website can effectively spread healthcare information to the public and healthcare professionals in a cost-effective manner on a large scale using 10,250 healthcare articles from the CDC that can theoretically be increased to a maximum of 250,000.
The second patent application deals with "Our mind works like a global brain that connects with other people using the different systems without even knowing them. For a computer to work, it needs an internet connection but, the global brain works using other methods, and your mind expands manifolds and handles complex problems without any personal interference. Organizations led by such leaders would have a higher success rate in innovation, employee engagement, any change, and renewal."
"The Walnut Healthcare Global System is a creative tool to achieve maximum productivity through increasing health literacy involving multi-talented groups of people and technology working together to achieve the best results to reduce healthcare costs. Together with discovering the drivers of spending and spending growth in US health care. How do the organization’s strategy and decision-making processes impact total spending and value, and how to control them? Lifelong educational offerings that develop management competencies and improving professional skills are vital to succeed through this tool.
The Self Power can be learned, it is that kind of power that helps you see things through your inner eye. For “The Self Power” to work, organizations need to create an environment that encourages creativity and innovation. After that, they should focus on bringing together multi-talented groups of individuals who collaborate to exchange ideas and knowledge to shape the direction of the future."
The third patent application deals with the design of the website. The website was created by making hundreds of websites, doing research, and using art and creativity on making websites with colors for over six years. Design thinking draws upon logic, imagination, intuition, and systemic reasoning to explore all possibilities as shown on the following figure.
According to Linda Naiman, founder of Creativity at Work. creativity and innovations can benefit humankind in many ways "What if you could repair your body at the cellular level? Could food be grown right in the crowded cities where people live? How far can we extend the human life span?"
“Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.” Steve Jobs
“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination.” Albert Einstein
Artist's mind works differently than other people woodturning has become an artistic craving for Sarena Bhargava’s creative expression, allowing her to explore the organic splendor and diverse energy of wood. Each piece of wood has a story to share and how it is transformed into a distinctively inspired expression of beauty and function. These creative expressions can be seen in her filmographic work at the International Movie Database (IMBd): by clicking here.
To learn about Art and Health Creative Innovations go to the following sites:
Artist Gallery (5 pages)
Complete Happiness to Cure for all Pain and Suffering
Creative Mind Expansion
How does the Global Brain Work?
What is Creativity? in Website: https://artandhealthadvocates.weebly.com/ (Use password 1234)
Who is Artist? in Website: http://www.communitycare.cc/
Zen Happiness
From Harvard 12 ways to cut health care costs
In the healthcare industry, the correct information can quite literally save lives—but only if professionals can have the ability to access it quickly from anywhere, at any time. The Internet has shifted toward more patient-centered care, enabling consumers to gather health-related information themselves; communicate with care providers, health plan insurance companies, and other consumers electronically; and even be willing to receive care in the home. Healthcare Knowledge in the form of links from many sources is shown below:
CDC A-Z Index 👈
👉A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #
CLEAR HEALTH FROM NIH 👈
👉A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
NHS A-Z LIST OF COMMON ILLNESSES AND CONDITIONS INCLUDING THEIR SYMPTOMS, CAUSES AND TREATMENTS
👉A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
DAILYMED MEDLINEPLUS® MICROMEDIX UPTODATE
A-Z INDEX (NIOSH) FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH TOPICS
👉 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
👉OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA'S) >> A TO Z INDEX👈
Diabetes Mellites👈
Heart Diseases👈
In the healthcare industry, the correct information can quite literally save lives—but only if professionals can have the ability to access it quickly from anywhere, at any time. The Internet has shifted toward more patient-centered care, enabling consumers to gather health-related information themselves; communicate with care providers, health plan insurance companies, and other consumers electronically; and even be willing to receive care in the home. Healthcare Knowledge in the form of links from many sources is shown below:
CDC A-Z Index 👈
👉A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #
CLEAR HEALTH FROM NIH 👈
👉A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
NHS A-Z LIST OF COMMON ILLNESSES AND CONDITIONS INCLUDING THEIR SYMPTOMS, CAUSES AND TREATMENTS
👉A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
DAILYMED MEDLINEPLUS® MICROMEDIX UPTODATE
A-Z INDEX (NIOSH) FOR WORKPLACE SAFETY & HEALTH TOPICS
👉 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
👉OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA'S) >> A TO Z INDEX👈
Diabetes Mellites👈
- 4 Steps to Manage Your Diabetes for Life
- Diabetes and Women
- Diabetes and Your Feet
- Diabetes Features & Spotlights
- Diabetes-Related Press Releases and Media Advisories
- Evaluation Resources
- Fact Sheets
- Flu & People with Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes
- Gestational Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Health Care Providers
- How to Save Money on Diabetes Care
- Infographics
- Making Physical Activity a Part of a Child’s Life
- Making Physical Activity a Part of an Older Adult’s Life
- Managing Diabetes
- Prediabetes: Your Chance to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
- Prevent Type 2 Diabetes in Kids
- Reports and Publications
- Social Media
- Videos and Podcasts
- Webinars and Videos
Heart Diseases👈
- About Heart Disease
- About Million Hearts® 2027
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Facts about Atrial Septal Defect
- Health, United States, 2013 includes special section on prescription drugs
- Heart Age Infographics | VitalSigns
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease and Men
- Heart Disease Facts
- Heart Disease: It Can Happen at Any Age | CDC Features
- Heart Disease Patient Education Handouts
- Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk, and Recovery
- Heart Disease Resources for Health Professionals
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Symptoms and Causes
- How Cardiac Rehabilitation Can Help Heal Your Heart
- How much physical activity do older adults need?
- Know Your Risk for Heart Disease
- Learn & Prevent | Million Hearts
- Lower Your Risk for the Number 1 Killer of Women
- Million Hearts and Eating Well launch heart-healthy nutrition resource
- Million Hearts® e-Updates
- Million Hearts® Syndicated Content
- Prevent Heart Disease
- Snapshots of Progress - Centers for Disease Control
- Sodium Reduction in Communities Program (SRCP)
- Three Things You May Not Know About CPR
- Vital Signs: High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol-Out of Control
- Women and Heart Disease
Additional Health & Medical Online Resources (See Disclaimer on Table below) |
American Cancer Society - cancer.org Fighting cancer with research, education, patient care, and rehabilitation. CDC - cdc.gov Fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. Department of Health and Human Services - hhs.gov Principal agency for protecting the health of U.S. citizens. Drugs.com - drugs.com Easy-to-read drug information and useful online tools including a pill identifier. Epocrates - epocrates.com Point of care diagnostic and treatment information for doctors. Subscription required. Everyday Health - everydayhealth.com Personalized health advice, tools, and communities. Healthline - healthline.com Condition and procedure topics, symptom checker, and pill identifier. Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org Award-winning medical and health information for healthy living. MedicineNet - medicinenet.com Authoritative medical information for consumers. Medline Plus - medlineplus.gov Diseases, symptoms, injuries, and more with photographs and illustrations. Medpage Today - medpagetoday.com Latest clinical and policy coverage geared towards health care professionals. Medscape - medscape.com Medical information for specialists, physicians, and industry professionals. Merck Manuals - merckmanuals.com The world's most widely-used medical guides, available online. NIH - nih.gov Focal point for medical research in the United States. OpenMD - openmd - Also see: Health Site Directory Health search engine spanning thousands of medical organizations and government databases. RxList - rxlist.com Drug information for consumers and medical health professionals. UpToDate - uptodate.com Evidence-based clinical decision support resource for health care providers. WebMD - webmd.com Thousands of medical entries from abdomen to zygote. Doctor Reviews CareDash - caredash.com Provider ratings and patient reviews. Make informed decisions about your health. Castle Connoly Top doctors based on peer nomination and review by a physician-directed research team. castleconnolly.com Health Grades - healthgrades.com Details on provider's experience, patient satisfaction and hospital quality. U.S. News Health - health.usnews.com Directory includes 750,000+ physicians and surgeons. Vitals - vitals.com Find, rate or check up on a doctor in the United States. Search by location, specialty or ailment. Zocdoc - zocdoc.com Find a doctor and book an appointment. Read verified doctor reviews and ratings by patients. Medical Journals BioMed Central - biomedcentral.com Provides open access to hundreds of peer-reviewed medical journals. Free Medical Journals - freemedicaljournals.com - Also see: Free Medical Books Site that promotes and links to free full-text medical journals and resources. JAMA - freebooks4doctors.com The most widely circulated peer-reviewed medical journal in the world. New England Journal of Medicine - nejm.org Publishes new medical research findings, review articles, and editorial opinion. PubMed Central - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Free digital archive of biomedical and life sciences journal literature. Child and Teen Health Girls Health - girlshealth.gov Reliable, supportive health information for girls ages 10 to 16. Partnership for a Drug Free America - drugfree.org Answers and guidance on drug abuse, prevention, and treatment. Pregnancy Helpline - thehelpline.org Education and information for those experiencing pregnancy related issues. Teen Health - kidshealth.org Honest information and advice about health, relationships, and growing up. |
HELPFUL LINKS
Clinical Resources and Tools
Clinical Tools:
Healthcare Professional Education:
Implicit Bias and Stigma:
Health Equity and Cultural Awareness:
Additional resources related to maternal health and pregnancy-related complications.
Clinical Tools:
- Maternal Patient Safety Bundles developed by the former Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care.
- Maternal Early Warning Signs (MEWS) Protocol developed by the former Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care.
- Toolkit for Improving Perinatal Safety developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
- Guide to Patient and Family Engagement in Hospital Quality and Safety developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
Healthcare Professional Education:
- POST-BIRTH Warning Signs Education Program developed by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).
- Back to Basics: Foundations for Mindful Care developed by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).
- Eliminating Preventable Maternal Mortality and Morbidity from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
- Maternal Cardiac Conditions: Addressing a Leading Cause of Pregnancy-Related Death--Webinar hosted by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
Implicit Bias and Stigma:
- March of Dimes’ Professional Education, including Implicit Bias Training focused on maternity care.
- Beyond Labels: Reducing Stigma developed by March of Dimes.
- SPEAK UP Program by the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement.
- AWHONN Insights Podcast: The Impact of Implicit Bias in Healthcare
- Healthy Equity, Implicit Bias, Stigma & Antiracism developed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Health Equity and Cultural Awareness:
- American Medical Association (AMA) Center for Health Equity.
- Importance of Social Determinants of Health and Cultural Awareness in the Delivery of Reproductive Health Careexternal icon by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG).
- Birth Equity developed by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN).
- Think Cultural Healthexternal icon developed by the Office of Minority Health.
- The EveryONE Project™ developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Additional resources related to maternal health and pregnancy-related complications.