Legitimacy and sincerity of content
Interactive Capabilities
Having said that, take all advice under advisement; read over the material and then decide what is applicable to your unique circumstances. And before beginning any new programs or trying new products, cross check with other sources you trust. A good place to start would be to ask your own physician about something you read online, or to call a medical advice line if you have one through your health insurance plan.
Here are my top 7 Blogs for Healthy Living Tips
This is a message board/forum site on every health topic imaginable from the common cold to cancer. There is also an “Ask A Doctor ” feature. Very easy to use, and its free to join.
Kaiser is a managed care hospital network, established in 1945. This site is entirely not for profit and features state of the art, hot off the press health care advice. Posts are written by medical professionals. I especially like their directory of farmers markets all over the US.
OurBodiesOurBlog.com (for women)
A non-profit begun in 1970 with the book “Our Bodies Ourselves, the focus is improving the health and treatment of women, and bringing equality to those women most in need.
EveryDayHealth.com
Features blogs by Md’s, health videos, and an A-Z drug guide. Advice is from professionals. They feature a directory to locate a doctor by entering your zip and specific health condition.
Healthscape.co.uk
Thought provoking information emphasizing diet and exercise, and sexual health. Top news stories from the UK on health and medical issues.
HelpGuide.org
A mental health site, they are ad free. The focus is on successful management of life challenges and personal empowerment
Omega Living (eOmega/org)
Focused on education for spiritual and physical wellness with a holistic approach. Their faculty members provide literature, and workshops you can attend in person, in various locations. Videos are great - they’ll cheer you up.
