Chapter 11
Cardiovascular Health
American Heart Association. Provides information on hundreds of topics relating to the prevention and control of CVD.
Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH). Provides information about the design, diets, and results of the DASH study, including tips on following the DASH diet at home.
Franklin Institute Science Museum/The Heart: An On-line Exploration. An online museum exhibit with information on the structure and function of the heart, how to monitor your heart’s health, and how to maintain a healthy heart.
HeartInfo--Heart Information Network. Provides information for heart patients and others interested in learning how to identify and reduce their risk factors for heart disease; includes links to many sites.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Provides information on a variety of topics relating to cardiovascular health and disease, including cholesterol, smoking, obesity, hypertension, and women and CVD.
National Stroke Association. Provides information and referrals for stroke victims and their families and an online stroke risk assessment.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Provides statistics about heart disease and stroke in Canada, lifestyle advice for prevention, an extensive A to Z glossary of information, and links to related sites.
See also sites for Chapters 9 and 10.
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