Health

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General Health Information
1. National Institutes of Health - www.nih.gov
  MEDLINEplus - www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus - consumer-focused directory
  NIH Tutorials - www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials - interactive about diseases, conditions, surgeries, ...
2. Health Finder - www.healthfinder.gov - US Department of Health and Human Services
3. Web MD - www.webmd.com
  Medscape - www.medscape.com eMedicine - emedicine.medscape.com
My (PJL) Specific Health Webpages
1. My (PJL) Prostate Cancer Page
2. My (PJL) Osteoporosis Page
Disease-specific Links
1. American Lung Association - www.lungusa.org
2. American Academy of Audiology - www.audiology.org - find an audiologist, hearing aids
3. American Lyme Disease Foundation - www.aldf.com
  NYC West Nile Info - www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/doh/html/wnv/wnvhome.html
4. Cancer
5. Neurological
  1. Alzheimer's Association - www.alz.org
  2. International Dyslexia Association - www.interdys.org
  3. United Cerebal Palsy - www.ucpa.org
  4. United Cerebal Palsy of NYC - www.ucpnyc.org
    Assistive Technology - www.ucpnyc.org/info/assist
    for Brooklyn, Queens or Staten Island, call (718) 436-7979, ext. 710
6. Heart
7. Skeletal
8. Mental Health
  1. Mental Health Net - mentalhealth.net - largest online mental health directory
  2. Mental Health - www.mentalhealth.com - maintained by Phillip W. Long, M.D.
  3. National Institute of Mental Health - www.nimh.nih.gov
  4. NY State - Office of Mental Health - www.omh.state.ny.us
  5. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill - www.nami.org - Research_Studies - Legal Help
    NAMI NY State - www.naminys.org
  6. Sara's Center - www.sarascenter.org - founded by Dr. & Mrs. Berliner
9. Gastroenterologic
10. Allergy
  1. American Allergy Association(?)
  2. Is It Allergy - www.isitallergy.com
  3. Bissell - www.bissell.com
11. Vascular
  1. Vascular Disease Foundation - www.vdf.org
  2. www.longislandveins.com - Endovenous Laser Treatment - used to treat varicose veins. ELT involves threading a laser fiber into the diseased vein and firing it along the length of the vein. This effectively “closes” the vein, preventing blood flow and the increased pressure associated with varicosities.
Search Engine Directories for Health Topics
Helpful websites
1. SafeMedication - www.safemedication.com - optimal use and side effects of prescription drugs
2. MayoClinic - www.mayoclinic.com
3. AARP - www.aarp.org/health
4. USNews - http://health.usnews.com/health/best-hospitals/
5. MedicineNet - www.medicinenet.com
6. Living Bank - www.livingbank.org - organ donations
7. Foundation for Informed Medical Decision Making - www.fimdm.org - Shared Decision Making aides
8. HealthRatings - www.healthratings.org - by Consumer Reports, WebWatch. Following highly rated
  Drugs - www.drugs.com KidsHealth - http://kidshealth.org/
  AetnaInteliHealth - www.intelihealth.com
9. HealthDiscovery - health.discovery.com
Information about Physicians
1. AMA Doctor Finder - www.ama-assn.org/aps/amahg.htm - info on most licensed physicians
2. NY State Physician Profile - www.nydoctorprofile.com - has education, practice info, legal actions, ...
3. Directory of Board-Certified Medical Specialists - www.certifieddoctor.org - info on board-certified physicians
4. American Board of Medical Specialties - www.abms.org
5. Castle Connolly - www.castleconnolly.com - recommends physicians in the NYC area - now charges $15/year for membership
6. USNews - health.usnews.com/top-doctors - based on Castle Connolly
7. HealthGrades - www.healthgrades.com - doctor report costs $20
8. Doctor Directory - www.doctordirectory.com
9. American Boards of Medical Specialities
Hospitals
1. HospitalCompare - www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov
2. Major NY Medical Centers (from Castle Connolly)
  1. Continuum Health - www.wehealny.org - Beth Israel, St. Luke's-Roosevelt, LI College
  2. Mount Sinai - www.mountsinai.org
  3. New York-Presbyterian - www.nyp.org
  4. NYU Medical Center - www.med.nyu.edu
  5. Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - www.rwjuh.edu
3. NY Speciality Hospitals (from Castle Connolly)
4. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - www.mskcc.org
  www.MSKfirst.org - if diagnosis is cancer, ...
5. Johns Hopkins - www.hopkinsafter50.com
6. Mayo Clinic - www.mayoclinic.com, www.mayohealth.org - has "Ask the Mayo Physician"
7. Better Health - www.betterhealth.com - Hospital of St. Raphael - New Haven, CT
Tonsillectomy
Elder Care
Prevention
1. MedicineNet - www.medicinenet.com - prevention guidelines
2. WellWeb - www.wellweb.com - wellness resources
3. Life Extension Foundation - www.lef.org
4. Pfizer for Living - www.pfizerforliving.com
Nutrition
1. Yahoo directories
2. Dr. Mercola - www.mercola.com
3. USDA Nutrient Database - www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
4. Natural Medicine Database - www.naturaldatabase.com
5. The Natural Pharmacist - www.tnp.com
6. Environmental Working Group - www.foodnews.org
7. Whole Foods Market - www.wholefoods.com
8. New Organics - www.neworganics.com - cereal
9. TheMangoMan - www.themangoman.com - healthy recipes, to keep bananas from rotting, put in refrigerator after they get first spot.
Exercise
1. Yahoo's directory about running - dir.yahoo.com/recreation/sports/running/
2. Runner's World - www.runnersworld.com - health & fitness, shoe reviews
3. KickSports - www.kicksports.com - for recreational and competitive runners. Tips on training, eating, aches and pains, and gear.
4. RoadRunnerSports - www.roadrunnersports.com - sells shoes, has good evaluations, 60 day guarantee, shoe analysis program.
5. Running.com - www.running.com - links
6. RunningDr - www.runningdr.com - injury advice
7. Run Down - www.run-down.com
8. GymAmerica - www.gymamerica.com - design a custom workout
9. International Water Cycling Association - www.watercycling.org
Insurance
1. Patient Advocacy Foundation - www.patientadvocate.org - help with insurance problems
2. Insurance Nightmare - www.insurancenightmare.com - in USNews, 03Aug18, helps fight claims, pay?
  Get past the insurer's customer service reps at the 1-800 phone lines. They are not healthcare professionals. Most companies have "case managers" who are nurses. Ask to be assigned one, saying that you have a complicated illness that needs to be carefully managed. Your employer may also be willing to switch you to a more flexible insurance option "for cause".
3. MedicareRights - www.medicarerights.org
4. YourHealthYourVoice - www.yourhealthyourvoice.org - IPRO helps Medicare (and Medicaid) beneficiaries better understand their rights.
5. Patients Are Powerful - www.patientsarepowerful.com - in USNews, 03Aug18, has downloadable letters
6. Health Assistance Partnership - www.healthassistancepartnership.org - has list of state healthcare ombudsmen.
7. Alliance of Claims Assistance Professionals - www.claims.org
8. Medical Information Bureau - www.mib.com - a not-for-profit association with 600 life insurance companies as members. MIB maintains health records on many individuals. You may request your record for $8. Click on Consumer Information, then Residents of the US.
9. Benesight (formerly TPA) - www.benesight.com - SJU medical insurance information.
10. Oxford - www.oxfordhealth.com - can check claims
11. CoverageForAll - www.coverageforall.org - matrix of each state's private and public health programs
12. eHealthInsurance - www.ehealthinsurance.com - compare policies
13. National Association of Health Underwriters - www.nahu.org - licensed agents for health insurance coverage.
Miscellaneous
1. Recognizing a stroke
  1. Ask the individual to SMILE.
  2. Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
  3. Ask the person to SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (Coherently) (i.e. 'It is sunny out today').
  4. If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 9-1-1 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
    American Stroke Association
2. ePatient Movement
  1. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-Patient
  2. Dave deBronkart - Ted Talk - www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTxvic-NnAM
  3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-Patient_Dave
3. "The Secrets of Sleep", in USNews, 04May17
  1. The sleeping brain may process and repackage learned information so that, upon awaking, the brain can "see" new relationships. p62
  2. Shutting off awareness from the rest of the world is a dangerous act that must serve some important function. p65
4. The Senior Navigator 1-888-AGEMAP2 (888-243-6272) - free information, referral, and assistance center from North Shore LIJ to help seniors find health services.
5. "5 Energy-Boosting Snacks to Keep You Going All Afternoon" -
  www.health.com/health/condition-article/0,,20189690,00.html
  1. 1/2 cup sliced banana (or a small apple) with 1 tablespoon peanut butter (or soy nut butter?)
    1. Eat this because: Midday snacks should contain about 100 calories or 15 grams of carbohydrates. The natural sweetness in fruit takes longer to metabolize than the processed sugars you'll find in candy. And the protein in peanut butter provides a long-lasting form of energy.
  2. 4 whole-grain crackers spread with 1 tablespoon hummus
    1. Eat this because: Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains and beans are some of the best energy boosters out there, and can fill you up without making you sluggish. Hummus, a spread made from garbanzo beans, contributes fiber and a little olive oil, both of which help satiate hunger pangs.
  3. 1/4 cup dried fruits and nuts
    1. Eat this because: Thanks to their mix of good fat and protein, nuts are a slow-burning food that provide sustained energy. Dried fruit provides a touch of sweetness, but with the added benefits of fiber. Just a small handful is best, though: Too many carbs can cause low blood sugar, resulting in mid-afternoon sleepiness.
  4. 6 ounces of plain nonfat yogurt mixed with 1 tablespoon granola
    1. Eat this because: Granola's mix of grains, nuts, and dried fruit is the perfect crunchy compliment to creamy, protein-packed yogurt. If you like your yogurt a little sweeter, stir in a dab of honey and sliced fresh berries.
  5. A whole-grain, high-protein bar
    1. Eat this because: Pre-packaged cereal bars aren't just for breakfast, and they're the perfect snack at work or on-the-go. Choose bars with at least 5 grams of fiber and protein, but with less than 15 grams of sugar. Watch out for meal-replacement bars that are overloaded with calories—though you can always cut them into halves or quarters to create 100-calorie portions.
6. Heartburn
  1. Common foods known to weaken the esophageal sphincter are fatty and fried foods, coffee, alcohol, carbonated beverages, citrus fruits and juices, mustard, tomato products, hot peppers, garlic, onions, chocolate, and peppermint.
7. Asbestos - www.asbestos.com - info about mesothelioma, sponsored by The Peterson Firm, LLP, a law firm concentrating in asbestos litigation.

(This page was last edited on February 11, 2012 .)