American Cancer Society

http://www.cancer.org

A nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. The Society's prevention programs focus on tobacco control, sun protection, diet and nutrition, comprehensive school health education, early detection, and treatment.

American Council for Headache Education (ACHE)

http://www.achenet.org

A nonprofit patient-health professional partnership dedicated to advancing the treatment and management of headache and to raising the public awareness of headache as a valid, biologically based illness.

American Diabetes Association

http://www.diabetes.org

The nation's leading nonprofit health organization that provides diabetes research, information and advocacy. Please visit their website for general information and latest news on diabetes, useful diet, nutrition, and exercise tips, recommendations and outreach programs.

American Dietetic Association

http://www.eatright.org

Information about the food pyramid, general nutrition, dieting, weight management, vegetarian eating, and referrals to registered dietitians can be found at their website. American Dietetic Association publishes a wide variety of consumer and professional publications plus media products.

American Heart Association

http://www.americanheart.org

Recommendations on exercise and nutrition, healthy lifestyles to promote fitness of the heart, current research, and statistics on heart disease can be found at their website.

American Lung and Heart Association

http://www.lungusa.org

Offers a variety of smoking control and prevention programs. Look into the different kinds of self-help options available to smokers. These include guidebooks and other media from American Lung Association.

American Psychological Association (APA)

http://www.apa.org/topics/homepage.html

The American Psychological Association (APA) is the largest scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. Please visit their resources page for latest information on various topics of public interest such as aging, AIDS, parenting and family, depression, women etc. You may also link to other health and medical topics of interest by performing a keyword search in their “Search APA” browser.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

http://www.cdc.gov

An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated to promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. CDC’s website provides health information for the public’s general knowledge. Visitors can link to publications, Frequently Asked Questions, and valuable information on various health topics.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM)

http://www.nccam.nih.gov

NCCAM at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) conducts and supports basic and applied research and training and disseminates information on complementary and alternative medicine to practitioners and the public. The NCCAM does not serve as a referral agency for various alternative medical treatments or individual practitioners. Please visit their website to link to general information and Frequently Asked Questions about CAM and the NCCAM, and major domains of complementary and alternative medicine.

National Center on Sleep Disorders Research (NCSDR)

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncsdr/index.htm

NCSDR was established to combat sleep disorders, sleep deprivation, and sleepiness. The Center coordinates the Federal government's efforts and works closely with other public, private, and nonprofit groups. Please visit their “Patient and Public Information” page for information on latest research, to link to their interactive sleep quiz “Test Your Sleep I.Q.”, details on their publications and materials, and other useful resources.

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov

Provides leadership for a national program in diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung, and blood; blood resources; and sleep disorders. There are several publications related to Stress in their website, please link to them through their search page.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA)

http://www.nih.gov/nia

NIA is one of the institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health dedicated to improve the health and well-being of older Americans through research on aging processes, age-related diseases, and special problems and needs of the aged. The NIA distributes a number of other free Age Pages, including "Hospital Hints" and "Choosing a Doctor." Their “Health Information” and “Site Index” pages provide links to their publications resource directory of organizations, public services ads, and websites of interest.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

http://www.niaaa.nih.gov

Supports and conducts biomedical and behavioral research on the causes, consequences, treatment, and prevention of alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. Several articles on alcohol and stress can be found on their website through “NIAAA Site Search” from their home page.

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh

NIOSH is a Federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illness and injury. NIOSH studies the psychological aspects of occupational safety and health, including stress at work. There are several articles on work related stress on their website. Please link to these articles through “Site Search” from their home page.

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

http://www.nimh.nih.gov

NIMH provides comprehensive research information to achieve better understanding, treatment, and eventually prevention of mental illness. Please visit their website; specifically, their "For the Public" page which offers information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illnesses. Also included on this page are brochures and information sheets, reports, press releases, fact sheets, and other educational materials.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

http://www.ninds.nih.gov

Part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), NINDS is dedicated to reducing the burden of neurological disease, and is the nation’s leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous. Useful information and publications on various types of disorders can be found on their website through “Disorder Quick Links” browser.

National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

http://www.nida.nih.gov

Part of the National Institutes of Health, NIDA provides information, current research, and fact sheets on drugs of abuse. NIDA lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food and Nutrition Information Center

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/

USDA dietary guidelines for Americans, food pyramid, dietary supplements, resources from the National Agriculture Library, nutrition studies, and reports.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

http://www.os.dhhs.gov

The Department of Health and Human Services is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. Information on various health topics are available on their website.

U.S. Department of Education (ED)

http://www.ed.gov

The U.S. Department of Education publishes a wealth of information for teachers, administrators, policymakers, researchers, parents, students, and others with a stake in education. You will find several publications and guides on Stress. Please link to them by performing a search in their “Search.ed.gov” browser from their home page.

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

http://www.osha.gov

OSHA provides information on various topics on job safety and health, government standards and regulations, statistics, and studies. Please visit this website for more information on publications and other online materials available for the general public.