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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center

Organization URL(s)

nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/infoctr/index.htm

Other Contact Information

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda, MD 20824-0105

800-877-8339 (Voice - Toll-free, Federal Relay Service )
301-592-8573 (Voice, Information Specialist)
301-592-8563 (FAX)
240-629-3255 (TTY)

Description

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Health Information Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time (closed on Federal holidays.) Health Information Specialists are available to provide information on diseases of the heart, lung, and blood, and sleep disorders and accept orders for publications. The Health Information Center develops and maintains information on NHLBI topics to respond to inquiries, and supports and disseminates materials for NHLBI's national health education and awareness campaigns.

Online Resources

Act in Time to Heart Attack Signs
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/actintime/
Balanced Energy In: Smart Food Shopping
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/eat-right/smart-food-shopping.htm
Deliciously Healthy Eating
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/healthyeating/Default.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
Eat Right
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/eat-right/index.htm
Eating Healthy When Dining Out
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/dine_out.htm
Everyday Ideas to Rev Up Activity
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/get-active/activity-plan.htm
Fun Family Recipes & Tips
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/eat-right/fun-family-recipes.htm
Healthy Sleep: At a Glance
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/healthy_sleep_atglance.htm
Low-Calorie, Lower Fat Alternative Foods
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/lcal_fat.htm
My Blood Pressure Wallet Card
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/hbpwallet.pdf
NHLBI Serving Size Card
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/servingcard7.pdf
Physical Activity: Are You Ready?
http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/salud/pa/index.htm
Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart Healthy Way
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/syah/index.htm
Tips for Reducing Sodium in Your Diet
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/sodium/tips.htm
Tips On How To Make Healthier Meals
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/h_eating/tips.htm
Tips to Reduce Screen Time
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/reduce-screen-time/tips-to-reduce-screen-time.htm
Treatment of High Blood Pressure
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/treat/treat.htm
Use the Nutrition Facts Label
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/eat-right/nutrition-facts.htm
We Can! Go, Slow, and Whoa Foods
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/downloads/gswtips.pdf
We Can! Weekly Meal Planner
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/downloads/tip_planner.pdf
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack?
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/heartattack/signs.html
What to Look For On Food Labels
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/sodium/lflabel.htm
Who Is at Risk for High Blood Pressure?
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/hbp/atrisk.html
Your Guide to Lowering Blood Pressure
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/hbp_low/hbp_low.pdf
Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure: Healthy Eating
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/h_eating/h_eating.htm
Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure: Physical Activity
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp/prevent/p_active/p_active.htm
Your Guide to Physical Activity and Your Heart
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/phy_active.pdf

Print Resources

Consumer materials are available on cholesterol, high blood pressure, COPD, heart disease, exercise, blood resources, asthma, cystic fibrosis and sleep disorders. Professional materials are available on heart and lung health at the workplace, cholesterol, high blood pressure, blood resources, and asthma.