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Trusted
Web Sites for Information about Kicking Bad Habits
This article discusses
ways to define goals and set realistic expectations for
changing
unwanted behaviors.
- Compulsive Gambling
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/compulsivegambling.html
Many people enjoy gambling,
whether it's betting
on a horse or playing poker on the Internet. Most people who gamble
don't have a problem, but some lose control of their gambling. Information
on Gambling addiction and help resources are
provided.
- Dental Health
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/dentalhealth.html
It's important to take care of
your mouth and teeth starting in childhood. If you don't, you could
have problems with your teeth and gums - like cavities or even tooth
loss. Links to information on healthy dental habits.
- Healthier Us
http://www.healthierus.gov/
Provides information on being physically active, health
eating, avoiding risky behavior, prevention screening, and more.
- Healthy Eating
http://www.mypyramid.gov/
Instead of eating fast food and junk food, find out
information on healthy eating, making smarter choices,
and the American Food Guide.
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://www.nida.nih.gov/
Provides facts and prevention and treatment information
related to drug abuse including alcohol, illegal drugs and prescription
drugs.
- Quit Smoking (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/
Provides information about preventing teen smoking, the
effects of second hand smoke, and ways to quit smoking.
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Finding and Evaluating Health
Information
For web sites found using a search engine such as Google,
it is vital that you carefully evaluate what you find for quality. Here
are links to help
you know how to find the best health informaiton.
- A User's
Guide to Finding and Evaluating Health Information on the Web
The
Medical Library Association created this guide
to finding quality, safe and up to date health information on the
Internet. The "Getting Started"
section includes tips on using quality
electronic finding tools developed by the U.S. government. The
guidelines section was developed to help you evaluate the content of
health-related websites.
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as part of the Swain Endowed Lectureship and with Federal funds from
the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health,
Department of Health and Human Services, under Contract No.
NO1-LM-6-3503 with the University of Illinois at Chicago.
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