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General resources

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• Tips for a Safe and Healthy Life — This publication offers guidelines that may help you and your loved ones stay well. It features links to resources on topics such as managing stress and getting check-ups.
  http://www.cdc.gov/family/tips/
• Women: Stay Healthy at Any Age — Your Checklist for Health — What can you do to stay healthy and prevent disease? You can get screening tests, take preventive medicine if you need it, and practice healthy behaviors. This checklist outlines suggestions for regular checkups and screenings for every woman.
  http://www.ahrq.gov/ppip/healthywom.htm

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• HealthCare.gov
  http://www.healthcare.gov/
• HealthyWomen
  http://www.healthywomen.org/
• Office of Women's Health, FDA, HHS
  http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/byAudience/ForWomen/default.htm
• Office of Women's Health, HRSA
  http://www.hrsa.gov/about/organization/bureaus/owh/
• Office of Women's Health, OD, CDC, HHS
  http://www.cdc.gov/women/
• Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/

Cancer

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• Breast Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on why women should be concerned about breast cancer and gives resources for more information.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/breast-cancer.cfm
• Cervical Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet answers the common questions patients have regarding cervical cancer.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/cervical-cancer.cfm
• Colon and Rectal Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides a short explanation of this common cancer and the importance of screening.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/colon-cancer-rectum.cfm
• Lung Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about lung cancer in women, including how common it is, whether nonsmokers can develop it, and a smoker's risk of developing it.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/lung-cancer.cfm
• Mammograms Fact Sheet — This fact sheet discusses the different types of mammograms available, explains how often a woman should get them, and gives facts about their safety and effectiveness.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/mammograms.cfm
• Ovarian Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet explains what ovarian cancer is, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/ovarian-cancer.cfm
• Pap Test Fact Sheet — This fact sheet explains what a Pap test is, why women need routine Pap tests, how it is performed, and what the results mean.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/pap-test.cfm
• Skin Cancer Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides basic information on skin cancer, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/skin-cancer.cfm
• Uterine Cancer: Cancer of the Uterus Fact Sheet — This fact sheet explains what uterine cancer is, why you should be concerned about it, and where you can get more information.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/uterine-cancer.cfm

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• National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program — This website provides information on breast and cervical cancer, screenings, and common barriers to screening, and explains how this program can help women achieve better outcomes.
  http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/about.htm

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• American Cancer Society
  http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
• Cancer Information Service, NCI, NIH, HHS
  http://www.cancer.gov/aboutnci/cis
• CancerCare, Inc.
  http://www.cancercare.org/
• Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, NCCDPHP, CDC
  http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/
• Foundation for Women's Cancer
  http://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/
• National Cancer Institute, NIH
  http://www.cancer.gov/
• Skin Cancer Foundation
  http://www.skincancer.org/
• Susan G. Komen for the Cure
  http://ww5.komen.org/

Cardiovascular health

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• Heart Health and Stroke — This section of womenshealth.gov provides information on the signs and symptoms of a heart attack and stroke, as well as statistics, risk factors, and questions to discuss with your doctor.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/heart-health-stroke/
• Heart Healthy Eating Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on how healthy eating habits can help to reduce the risk of heart disease. It explains what a healthy portion is and how to make heart-healthy food choices.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/heart-healthy-eating.cfm
• Make the Call, Don't Miss a Beat — Not all women have chest discomfort or other common symptoms during their heart attack. Use this website to learn more about the symptoms of a heart attack in women and what to do if you think you are experiencing a heart attack.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/heartattack/
• Physical Activity Fact Sheet — This fact sheet explains the benefits of exercise for people of all ages, how much exercise you should get each day, and when you should talk to your doctor.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/physical-activity.cfm

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• Heart Disease in Women — This fact sheet lists the most common signs of heart disease and provides women with tips to lower their risk of heart disease and stay healthy.
  http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWomen/ucm118528.htm
• Physical Activity and Weight Control — This publication explains the connection between regular exercise and good health. It also includes tips to start a safe and successful physical activity program.
  http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/physical.htm

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• American Heart Association
  http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/
• Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, CDC
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/
• Heart Truth
  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/educational/hearttruth/
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/index.htm

Diabetes

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• Diabetes Fact Sheet — This fact sheet discusses the risk factors for and signs, symptoms, and treatments of diabetes in women.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/diabetes.cfm

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• Diabetes and Pregnancy — This publication talks about how gestational diabetes can affect you and your baby. It also gives tips on how to stay healthy and control gestational diabetes.
  http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/pregnancy_gateway/diabetes.html
• Diabetes Basics: Prevention (Copyright © American Diabetes Association) — This website has links about diabetes risk factors, diabetes prevention, and prediabetes.
  http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/prevention/
• Prevent Diabetes Problems: Keep Your Heart and Blood Vessels Healthy — This publication provides information on problems associated with diabetes, especially heart and blood vessel problems. It lists preventive measures and treatment options.
  http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/complications_heart/
• What I Need to Know About Eating and Diabetes — This publication reviews diabetes nutrition basics, including what, when, and how much a person with diabetes should eat. It discusses healthier ways to buy, cook, and eat foods to achieve good blood glucose control.
  http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/
• Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2 — This booklet helps people with diabetes manage the disease through advice on eating healthy, checking blood glucose levels, and regular medical care.
  http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/type1and2/

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• American Diabetes Association
  http://www.diabetes.org/
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
  http://www.jdf.org/
• National Diabetes Education Program
  http://ndep.nih.gov/
• National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, NIH
  http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/

Food allergies

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• Food Allergies: Just the Facts (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) — This fact sheet talks about common myths and uncovers the truth about food allergies.
  http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/allergies/basics/340.html
• My Family Has Food Allergies. How Does This Affect Breastfeeding? (Copyright © La Leche League International) — This publication answers questions regarding concerns about food allergies and breast milk. It provides information about common food allergies and how to avoid any foods that may cause a potential reaction from your baby.
  http://www.llli.org/FAQ/allergies.html
• Resource List and Food Nutrition Information Center — This collection of resources is for consumers with food allergies and food intolerances. Resources include books, pamphlets, audiovisuals, and Web resources.
  http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=4&tax_level=1&tax_subject=252

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• Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
  http://www.foodallergy.org/
• Food and Nutrition Information Center, USDA
  http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/
• Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA
  http://www.fsis.usda.gov/
• FoodSafety.gov
  http://www.foodsafety.gov/
• National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH
  http://www.niaid.nih.gov/Pages/default.aspx
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  http://www.fda.gov/

Health professionals

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• Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health — This report outlines specific action steps for health care professionals to address the burden of mental illness on women and to address the stigma associated with mental health. It provides information on the signs and symptoms of mental illness and solutions for preventing and coping with mental illness.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/mental-health-action-steps/
• Health Professionals — Womenshealth.gov created this Web page to provide health professionals with resources and information they can use to help their patients. This Web page provides information on how health professionals can use womenshealth.gov to help their patients.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/health-professionals/

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• A Guide to the Clinical Care of Women with HIV — This guide is for health professionals who provide primary care to women with HIV. This publication also provides information for health professionals who are looking for more specific information to treat women with HIV.
  ftp://ftp.hrsa.gov/hab/WG05.pdf
• A Physician’s Practical Guide to Culturally Competent Care — With the increasing diversity of the United States, physicians are more likely to treat people from different cultures. This guide is a resource to help health professionals with cultural competency in their offices.
  https://cccm.thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/
• Breast Cancer Screening — Health Professionals — This publication is a quick reference for health professionals on screening for breast cancer. It includes a summary of evidence, information on screening trials, results of randomized controlled trials, and instructions for breast self-examinations.
  http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/screening/breast/HealthProfessional
• Cervical Cancer Prevention — Health Professionals — This publication provides information for health professionals on preventing cervical cancer. It includes statistics about incidence and mortality and a summary of evidence.
  http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/cervical/HealthProfessional
• Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity: Electronic Textbook — This website discusses the health risks, assessment, treatment, and management of overweight and obese patients.
  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/e_txtbk/index.htm

HIV and STIs

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• Chlamydia Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on chlamydia infection, including its symptoms, how it is spread, how it is treated, and how to avoid contracting chlamydia.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/chlamydia.cfm
• Genital Herpes Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on genital herpes, its symptoms, ways to reduce outbreaks, and the complications that it might cause.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/genital-herpes.cfm
• Gonorrhea Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on gonorrhea, symptoms, treatment options, and how to avoid getting this infection.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/gonorrhea.cfm
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on human papillomavirus (HPV) and genital warts. It includes modes of transmission, treatments, and ways to prevent HPV and genital warts.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/human-papillomavirus.cfm
• Syphilis Fact Sheet — This fact sheet explains what syphilis is, how it is spread, and how best to avoid infection. It describes symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, and lists sources to contact for more information on syphilis.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/syphilis.cfm
• Trichomoniasis Fact Sheet — This fact sheet gives information on the causes, symptoms, complications and treatments for the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/trichomoniasis.cfm
• Viral Hepatitis Fact Sheet — This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about viral hepatitis and how the virus spreads. It also has information on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of hepatitis.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/viral-hepatitis.cfm
• Women and HIV/AIDS — This section of womenshealth.gov provides women with resources and information to get help with HIV/AIDS. It provides information on prevention, testing, living with the disease, opportunistic infections, medical care, pregnancy, and more.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/hiv-aids/

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• Act Against AIDS — Every nine and one-half minutes, someone in the United States is infected with HIV. This website provides information on how to get tested, how to delay the onset of AIDS, and what you can do to help be a part of the solution.
  http://www.nineandahalfminutes.org/
• HPV Vaccine: What You Need to Know — This fact sheet discusses the benefits and risks of getting the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. It also defines HPV and talks about who should get the vaccination, who should wait, and where you can get more information.
  http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/downloads/vis-hpv-gardasil.pdf

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• AIDS InfoNet
  http://www.aidsinfonet.org/index.php
• AIDS.gov
  http://www.aids.gov/
• AIDSinfo
  http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HHS
  http://www.cdc.gov/
• Division of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, NIAID, NIH, HHS
  http://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/organization/daids/Pages/default.aspx
• Divisions of HIV/AIDS Prevention, CDC, HHS
  http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/dhap.htm

Illnesses and disabilities

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• Illnesses and Disabilities — Did you know that as many as 1 in 5 of American women have a disability? This section of womenshealth.gov provides information and resources for women with disabilities or chronic illness, as well as for caregivers, friends, and family members.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/illnesses-disabilities/

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• CDR Guide to Disability Rights (and Dealing With the System) (Copyright © Council for Disability Rights) — This website offers advice and referrals on the following subjects: employment, free medication, Social Security benefits, special education, tax benefits for families, and finding other helpful resources.
  http://www.disabilityrights.org/faq.htm
• Disability and Health: Women with Disabilities — This publication discusses some of the barriers to adequate health care facing some women with disabilities. It also lists accommodations that can make hospitals and health clinics more accessible to women with disabilities.
  http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/women.html
• Office on Disability: State Disability Offices and Websites — This website lists the contact information for all 50 State Disability Offices.
  http://www.hhs.gov/od/statepartners.html

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• Administration on Developmental Disabilities, ACF, HHS
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/add/
• Center for Research on Women With Disabilities
  http://www.bcm.edu/crowd/
• Disability.gov
  http://www.disability.gov/
• National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, CDC
  http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/index.html
• Office on Disability, HHS
  http://www.hhs.gov/od/

Lupus

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• Lupus Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on lupus, a disease that affects your immune system. It explains who is at risk for lupus, the different types of lupus, its signs and symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. It also provides information on how to cope with the pain and stress of having lupus and whom to contact for more information.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/lupus.cfm

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• Could I Have Lupus? — This interactive website provides information about lupus, including risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. It features diaries from women who have shared their stories on how they have dealt with the disease. You can also express your opinions or ask questions on the community forum.
  http://www.couldihavelupus.gov/
• Eliminate Disparities in Lupus — This resource talks about the different types of lupus. It also discusses the higher rate of lupus in minority women and has links to information on lupus.
  http://www.cdc.gov/omhd/AMH/factsheets/lupus.htm
• Lupus: Basics for Better Living (Copyright © Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.) — Although lupus has no cure, you can make lifestyle changes that help fight the disease and give you an improved sense of well-being. Learn more about how you can live better with lupus.
  http://www.lupus.org/education/brochures/better03.html
• Lupus: Pregnancy and Family Planning (Copyright © S.L.E. Lupus Foundation) — Because complications can arise during pregnancy, women living with lupus need to plan early if they are thinking of having children. This publication provides questions and answers for women who have lupus and are considering pregnancy.
  http://www.lupusny.org/about-lupus/fight-lupus-body-and-mind/pregnancy-and-family-planning
• Medicines (Copyright © Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.) — Medications are a very important part of managing lupus. This pamphlet discusses the principal drugs used in the primary management of lupus.
  http://www.lupus.org/webmodules/webarticlesnet/templates/new_aboutdiagnosis.aspx?articleid=84&zoneid=15

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• Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
  http://www.lupus.org/newsite/index.html
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, NIH, HHS
  http://www.niams.nih.gov/
• S.L.E. Lupus Foundation
  http://lupusny.org/

Mental health

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• Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health — This report outlines specific action steps for health care professionals to address the burden of mental illness on women and to address the stigma associated with mental health. It provides information on the signs and symptoms of mental illness and solutions for preventing and coping with mental illness.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/mental-health-action-steps/
• Mental Health — This section of womenshealth.gov provides information on taking care of your mental health throughout the different stages of your life.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/mental-health/

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• Bright Futures: A Woman's Guide to Emotional Wellness — This guide gives tips to help you live better, become more balanced, and feel better about your life. It includes sections on appreciating yourself, finding purpose, and connecting with others.
  http://www.hrsa.gov/womenshealth/ewtools/pdf/BF_Woman.pdf
• Women's Mental Health: What It Means to You — Good mental health is an important part of a woman's overall health. This booklet describes why mental health is so important and how you can keep mentally healthy.
  http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/OWH09-CONSUMER/OWH09-CONSUMER.pdf

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• Mental Health America
  http://www.nmha.org/
• MGH Center for Women's Mental Health
  http://www.womensmentalhealth.org/
• National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, HHS
  http://www.nimh.nih.gov
• Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
  http://www.mentalhealthscreening.org/
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
  http://www.samhsa.gov/

Menopause

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• Menopause — This section of womenshealth.gov provides women and their loved ones with the most recent research news on hormone therapy, as well as the best organizations and publications on menopause.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/menopause/
• Menopause and Menopause Treatments Fact Sheet — This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about menopause topics, including menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), coping with symptoms, and preventing diseases like osteoporosis and heart disease.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/menopause-treatment.cfm

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• Menopause — This interactive tutorial describes the symptoms of menopause and how to cope with them. It also explains the health concerns facing women in post-menopause and discusses recent evidence on the risks and benefits of hormone therapy.
  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/menopauseintroduction/htm/index.htm
• Menopause: Staying Healthy Through Good Nutrition (Copyright © The Cleveland Clinic) — This publication gives some basic dietary guidelines for women in the years around menopause and discusses foods choices that may reduce symptoms.
  http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/3000/3042.asp?index=10105

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• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  http://www.acog.org/
• Hormone Foundation, The
  http://www.hormone.org/
• National Institute on Aging, NIH, HHS
  http://www.nia.nih.gov/
• Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/

Physical activity and nutrition for the family

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• Fitness and Nutrition — This section of womenshealth.gov provides information on physical activity and nutrition. It also includes information about how to reach and maintain a healthy weight, a list of healthy recipes, and advice on supplements.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/fitness-nutrition/
• Physical Activity Fact Sheet — This fact sheet explains the benefits of exercise for people of all ages, how much exercise you should get each day, and when you should talk to your doctor.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/physical-activity.cfm

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• 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans — This publication is the government’s official guide for Americans to use to get healthy. It discusses the recommended amount of physical activity that adults and children should do weekly and how this will benefit their health.
  http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/default.aspx
• Helping Your Child: Tips for Parents — This website encourages you to take an active role in helping your child — and your families — learn healthy eating and physical activity habits.
  http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/child.htm
• Nutrition Tips for Kids (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) — By helping your child establish a healthy diet and regular exercise, you can reduce their risk of high cholesterol and obesity. This article has tips on how to establish healthy habits in your children.
  http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/food/kids/495.html

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• American Council on Exercise
  http://www.acefitness.org/
• Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, CDC
  http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/
• Food and Nutrition Information Center, USDA
  http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/
• Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, OS, OPHS, HHS
  http://odphp.osophs.dhhs.gov/
• Weight-Control Information Network
  http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm

Sleep

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• Insomnia Fact Sheet — This fact sheet provides information on who is likely to get insomnia, how it is diagnosed and treated, and what habits can promote a good night's sleep.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/insomnia.cfm

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• Brain Basics: Understanding Sleep — This website explains the science of sleep and why it is so important to our well-being. It also offers information about sleep disorders and tips for getting a better night’s sleep.
  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/brain_basics/understanding_sleep.htm
• How Much Sleep Do We Really Need? (Copyright © National Sleep Foundation) — This publication discusses how much sleep we should be getting, the effects of not getting enough, and ways that you can improve your sleep.
  http://www.sleepfoundation.org/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need
• Safe Sleep for Your Baby: Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) — This brochure seeks to reduce the risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) by promoting back or side sleep as the preferred sleeping position for healthy infants.
  http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs_details.cfm?from=&pubs_id=5030
• Sleeping During Pregnancy (Copyright © Nemours Foundation) — This publication has information on why sleeping is sometimes difficult during pregnancy. It also discusses finding a good sleeping position and what to do when you can't sleep.
  http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_newborn/pregnancy/sleep_during_pregnancy.html
• What Is Sleep Apnea? — Patients with sleep apnea and their families will appreciate this fact sheet explaining sleep apnea's causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms, treatment, and more.
  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/SleepApnea/SleepApnea_WhatIs.html
• Women and Sleep (Copyright © National Sleep Foundation) — This fact sheet discusses how conditions unique to women, like the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause, can affect how well a woman sleeps.
  http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/women-and-sleep
• Your Guide to Healthy Sleep — This publication talks about why sleep is important, how much you should get, and how to get a good night’s sleep.
  http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/healthy_sleep.htm

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• American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  http://yoursleep.aasmnet.org/
• National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH, HHS
  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
• National Sleep Foundation
  http://www.sleepfoundation.org/

Smoking

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• Smoking and How to Quit — These pages from womenshealth.gov empower women to quit smoking and all forms of tobacco use. Learn why quitting matters to your health, your quality of life, and the health of others. The site also offers strategies that can help you quit for good.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/smoking-how-to-quit/

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• Learn About Your Risk From Smoking (Or the Risk of a Smoker You Know) — Smoking cigarettes is unhealthy, but few know how far-reaching the health effects can be. Use this tool to input information on your smoking history to receive a personalized risk profile.
  http://smokefree.gov/smokersrisk/
• Prevention and Cessation of Cigarette Smoking: Control of Tobacco Use (PDQ) — This online summary describes how cigarette smoking can affect your health and what methods of prevention can reduce your risks of getting cancer. It also provides an overview of the different methods that are used to help with smoking cessation.
  http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/control-of-tobacco-use/patient
• Smoking and Tobacco Use — This website has extensive information on smoking and other types of tobacco use. It includes educational materials, reports, and information on how to quit.
  http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/
• Women and Smoking (Copyright © American Cancer Society) — Smoking hurts you and your children. This article tells you how and gives links to resources that can help you quit.
  http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_2X_Women_and_Smoking.asp

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• American Cancer Society
  http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
• National Cancer Institute, NIH
  http://www.cancer.gov/
• Office on Smoking and Health, CDC
  http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/
• Smokefree Women, CDC and NCI, NIH, HHS
  http://women.smokefree.gov/
• Smokefree.gov
  http://www.smokefree.gov/

Health statistics

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• Women's Health Statistics — Womenshealth.gov has compiled statistics and information on a variety of health topics important to women and their families.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/statistics/

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• FastStats: Women's Health — This fact sheet provides data on women in the United States. It includes statistics on the population, health status, health risks, health care utilization, and mortality.
  http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/womens_health.htm

Connect with other organizations

• National Center for Health Statistics, CDC, OPHS, HHS
  http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/
• National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, HHS
  http://www.ncvhs.hhs.gov/
• National Library of Medicine, NIH
  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/

Other

Read more from womenshealth.gov

• Healthy Aging — This section of womenshealth.gov provides information on topics related to aging, such as caregiving, health insurance, safety, age-related health problems, and staying active.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/aging/
• Healthy Pregnancy — Womenshealth.gov has created this site for expectant mothers. It provides information on fertility and birth control, each trimester of pregnancy, preparing for a new baby, childbirth, postpartum care, and financial help.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/pregnancy/
• Minority Women's Health — Womenshealth.gov has created this section of our website to help you learn about the health risks and leading health concerns of minority women. You also will find information on nutrition and wellness since exercising, eating better, and reducing stress can help prevent major health problems like heart disease, cancer, and accidents.
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/minority-health/

Connect with other organizations

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  http://www.acog.org/
• March of Dimes
  http://www.marchofdimes.com
• National Institute on Aging, NIH, HHS
  http://www.nia.nih.gov/
• Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS
  http://www.womenshealth.gov/

Need help? For help with the National Women's Health Week website, including problems registering your organization or event, please contact womenshealth.gov or use our online contact form to send us a message.

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Content last updated February 8, 2012.