Preventative Health Resources
Health Butler
Health Butler is a great resource that compiles the most up-to-date and well-researched preventive healthcare information available and presents you the results in an organized, cohesive format.
AMA's Healthier Life Steps:
Four key health behaviors, poor diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and excessive or risky use of alcohol, are significantly related to heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. This program provides a tool-kit to help you partner with your physician to improve these key health behaviors. The tool-kit includes a self-assessment questionnaire, action plans, and progress tracking calendars, as well as links to other resources. Talk to your physician about your plans to make sure you are on the right track and getting the support you need to make these changes in a healthy way.
California Hypertension Management Program:
The CardioSmart Hypertension Management Program is designed to provide guidance and tools to help you manage your blood pressure and improve your overall well-being. The main feature of this program is the online CardioSmart Blood Pressure Tracking Tool (powered by PeopleChart). The tool prompts you to enter your blood pressure readings, heart rate, and weight on a regular basis. The information you enter will also be made available to your health care provider(s) so that they can view the progress you make in real time.
Personal Nutrition Planner:
Go to the meal planning website Meals Matter and try the Personal Nutrition Planner. After a quick assessment, you will learn your Body Mass Index (BMI), total calorie needs and food serving suggestions to match your personal health risks and lifestyle preferences. The program includes a planning section and follow up email that promotes behavior change.
MyFitness Planner:
The MyFitness Planner will help you determine if you are getting enough activity to optimize your health. The tool includes a personal planning and follow up email option.
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