Health & Wellness Resources

Be sure to source your information carefully.

It is easy to get lost when doing an Internet search for health answers - by consulting "Dr. Google", as they say. Furthermore, it's very challenging to know which resources to trust. The best is to speak with your healthcare provider directly. If you want to do a little preliminary research, however, this short list offers some suggestions for websites you may find helpful. The brief description tells you what each offers, ranging from resources on general health information to specific medical conditions, wellness tips, and updates on healthcare research. By no means is this an exhaustive list, but hopefully it serves you in some capacity:

• Mayo Clinic (US) - Comprehensive health information from a renowned medical institution.

• WebMD (US) - Trusted source for medical news and information.

• Public Health Agency of Canada - Information on public health issues, disease prevention, and health promotion.

• Canadian Cancer Society - Resources on cancer prevention, treatment, and support services.

• Dietitians of Canada - Evidence-based nutrition information and resources from registered dietitians.

• Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Mental health information, resources, and support services.

• Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada - Information on heart disease and stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery.

• Canadian Diabetes Association - Resources and support for diabetes management and prevention.

• Health Canada - Official government site offering health information, policies, and advisories.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US) - Official health information, especially useful during outbreaks.

• National Institutes of Health (US) - Research-based health information and updates on clinical trials.

• MedlinePlus (US) - Consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine.

• Harvard Health (US) - Health information from Harvard Medical School experts.

• Healthline (US) - Reliable health information and news.

• PubMed (US) - Database of biomedical literature and research articles.

• Verywell Health (US) - Expert-reviewed health and wellness content.

• NHS Choices (UK) - Health and lifestyle advice from the National Health Service.