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If you haven’t quite found what you are looking for on Hearthighway.org, these links may be helpful to you:
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American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is one of the leading nonprofit health agencies. The site provides more information on heart conditions, research, and how you can join the cause. |
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Utah Healthnet
For health professionals and those who want to delve a bit deeper into health education, several of Utah’s health experts have collaborated to create an A-Z health resource website. |
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Senior Health
This site was designed with older adults in mind, highlighting the health topics most likely to interest them. It also features tips on exercise for older adults and taking medication. |
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My Life Check
Assess the health of your heart using the My Life Check tool created by American Heart Association experts. My Life Check will help you identify simple steps you can take to improve your heart health and quality of life. From there you will be directed to specific action plans that will help you get informed, change your behaviors and move you closer to your individual health goals. |
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Drug Watch
DrugWatch.com provides extensive information about medications used to treat heart disease, as well as valuable resources on high cholesterol, diabetes, and other conditions that affect heart health.
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Obesity
The obesity epidemic is making a dramatic impact on the health of adults and children across the nation. Find out how Utah compares with the nation. Discover why overweight and obesity are such a great health risk and what you can do to change it. |
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Diabetes
Get the basics on diabetes along with facts and figures outlining the problem nationally and in Utah. Find out what Utahns can do to control their diabetes. |
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Smoking
Utah's ultimate resource for smoking facts, tips on quitting for youth and adults, Utah's smoking laws, and the best links and resources for smokers and concerned non-smokers alike.
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Family Health History Toolkit
The Family Health History Toolkit provides tips that help families talk about, write down, and share their family health history with their doctor and family members.
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