Health & Wellness Resources
Your Guide to Being Healthy and Staying Well
Through our health libraries and resource centers, Barton Health serves the community as a reliable resource for information on illnesses, conditions, drugs, medical tests, healthy recipes and more. Whether you're looking for a quick answer to a simple health question or doing in-depth research on a condition, the following services can help.
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Following Water Safety Rules Saves Lives
Once the temperatures rise, people of all ages cool off in pools, lakes or the ocean. But no matter how old you are, taking certain water safety precautions is essential. The American Red Cross provides several water safety tips in this health library article.
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Tap into this interactive encyclopedia for instant access to information on more than 835 diseases and conditions.
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This comprehensive drug reference answers your medication questions: 33,000 prescriptions, over-the-counter products, and neutraceuticals.
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Try our delicious, nutritious recipes--from soups and appetizers to main courses to desserts.
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Discover medically validated uses for vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other substances used as nutritional supplements.
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Stay current with our weekday newswire, which tracks the latest health and medical developments. Or, check its archive, searchable by topic for articles during the past 12 months.
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Information on more than 370 topics, featuring illustrations designed to clarify complex anatomy and procedures.
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1,700 articles on common diseases and conditions, plus fitness, nutrition, safety, workplace issues, and parenting.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a name given to a group of diseases that limit the flow of air in and out of your lungs. COPD includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Long-time cigarette smoking is the most common cause of COPD.
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Heart disease is the biggest health risk Americans face today. If you don’t have heart disease now, you can help prevent it. If you’ve already been diagnosed with heart disease, you can keep it from getting worse. Here are the tools to get you started.
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You've heard that it's possible to preserve and strengthen your bones through exercise and a healthy diet. But accidents, genetics and disease can work against even the best of healthy habits. When fractures, sprains, and the wear and tear of daily life get to your bones and joints, you need to know when to take action and the best way to take care of yourself.
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Pregnancy is an exciting time for parents-to-be. You want to know as much as you can about your developing baby and how your actions will affect his health. Use this information to help you make informed decisions from conception through delivery.
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Enjoy good health at every age: know your body and how it works, eat well and stay active, and follow a plan for disease prevention.
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Try out these calculators: they're fun, they're quick, and they give you important information for managing your health.
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Informative and often surprising, these quizzes test your knowledge of today's health concerns. Find out your score and learn more about these pertinent health issues.
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Get insight into your health risks by using these assessment tools. They're easy to use and give you a quick snapshot of your likelihood to develop these common conditions.
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Access our audio podcasts to get health news and tests and procedure guides that you can listen to on your computer or download to your portable audio player.
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Watch these videos to learn more about common diseases and conditions and diagnostic tests and procedures.