CHOOSING REPUTABLE WEBSITES

Where do I go for health info????

When choosing a website to gather health information from there are a few things you'll want to look for. Information that is reviewed and updated frequently is important. You want information that is current and up to date rather than information that is potentially old and outdated. Often time quality websites will have dates in their articles that tell you when the information was last updated.

 Another important aspect in choosing a reputable website is knowing who is providing the information. What type of knowledge or credentials does the person writing or reviewing the information have. Is it a doctor or nurse? Often times people post opinions and experiences which although interesting, are likely not the best place to gather information for our health. Choose websites that are either written or reviewed by a health care professional.

The following are websites recommended for gathering health information.

The American Heart Association's website covers a lot of information on heart health and heart disease, as well as covering many other topics.   www.heart.org (Links to an external site.)

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention's website offers information for health for daily living and for traveling. This website also covers many illness' and some emergency preparedness.   www.cdc.gov (Links to an external site.)

Kids Health has a website that gives great information for parents about their children. This website includes sick and well child issues and also covers questions for and about teens.  www.kidshealth.org

 

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Mental health's website has great information about the basics of mental health,  things to watch for and how to talk about mental health.  www.mentalhealth.govs (Links to an external site.)

References

Department of Health and Human Services. (2017, August 31). Home | MentalHealth.gov. Retrieved November 2, 2019, from https://www.mentalhealth.gov/

American heart association. (n.d.). Retrieved November 2, 2019, from http://www.heart.org

CDC works 24/7. (2019, October 30). Retrieved November 2, 2019, from http://www.cdc.gov

KidsHealth - the web's most visited site about children's health. (n.d.). Retrieved November 2, 2019, from http://www.kidshealth.org