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  • where can I find a source for articles for my healthy living newsletter?


  • The Weight-control Information Network (WIN) provides many publications and resources on nutrition, physical activity, and weight control listed by subject. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/index.htm For example: Better Health and You: Tips for Adults (This e-text is not ed. The clearinghouse encourages users of this e-pub to duplicate and distribute as many copies as desired.) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health June 2004 http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/better_health.htm And Energize Yourself and Your Family This publication is not ed. WIN encourages users of this brochure to duplicate and distribute as many copies as desired. http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/energize.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ Here are Healthy Living articles from Delaware Health and Social Services: http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/hliving.html For example: Test Your Coping Skills This stress assessment was created by Dr. George Everly Jr. of the University of Maryland. It is reprinted from a U.S. Public Health Service pamphlet, "What Do You Know About Stress" (DHHS Publication No. PHS79-50097) and is in the public domain. Please give appropriate credit if you copy it. http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/dpc/stressquiz.html ------------------------------------------------------------ Drop-in articles Drop-in articles, also referred to as matte releases, provide public domain (i.e., -free) content that is ready to be "dropped-in" to any newspaper, newsletter, Web site, or other application. Please feel free to use these articles to provide your readers with critical information to help them avoid alcohol and drug problems at the personal, family, and community levels. Links to articles in the following categories are available at the link below Healthy living Alcohol Recovery Drugs Specific audience Substance abuse Parenting Youth Prevention http://www.health.org/newsroom/articles/archive.aspx ------------------------------------------------------------ More Drop-in Articles - Eating High Blood Pressure Away - Sticking to It for National High Blood Pressure Education Month - Know Your High Blood Pressure Numbers - Moving to Prevent and Control High Blood Pressure - Department of Health and Human Services http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/nhbpep_kit/dropin_art.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ Do you need an article for your newsletter or local newspaper? These drop-in articles make it easy for you to tell others about Eat Smart Play Hard.TM Add a local flare by adding information and pictures from local and state activities that include Eat Smart Play HardTM and/or Power PantherTM. Remember, the more people who hear your message, the more effective you can be in motivating people to make healthy lifestyle choices. http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhard/About/article.html Download article 1 http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhard/About/Files/dropin_article1.pdf Download article 2 http://www.fns.usda.gov/eatsmartplayhard/About/Files/dropin_article2.pdf ------------------------------------------------------------ One of the most effective long-term ways to help control the rising costs of health care is to encourage your employees to get regular exercise. WalkingWorks helps your employees set personal walking goals based on their current level of fitness and health to sustain a basic level of physical activity. And, in conjunction with the President?s Council of Physical Fitness and Sports, we?ve made it easy for you to sponsor WalkingWorks in your workplace and encourage employees to get moving. Getting started is easy Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas can help you launch WalkingWorks by providing messages and artwork for: Your corporate intranet site Posters Handouts WalkingWorks T-shirts Newsletter drop-in articles http://www.bcbstx.com/employer/hccc/walking_works.htm You can download the WalkingWorks files online here: http://www.bcbstx.com/employer/hccc/walking_works_materials.htm ------------------------------------------------------------ Her are a few more articles that you may use for your newsletter. http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/arthritis/tools.shtml#dropin "Physical Activity. The Arthritis Pain Reliever" http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/arthritis/campaign/pa.pdf National Arthritis Month of May Arthritis Announcement for websites, community calendars, publications. http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/arthritis/campaign/may2003.pdf Health Quiz Most people think arthritis is an inevitable part of aging. Not so, says the Arthritis Foundation. But the key is to take action now by seeing your doctor about early symptoms and initiating lifestyle changes that can prevent or minimize the effects of this disabling disease. To find out if you are at risk or showing signs of arthritis, take the Arthritis Foundation?s joint health quiz. http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/arthritis/campaign/quiz.pdf Drop-In Articles General Guidelines for Use of Articles http://egov.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/arthritis/gdlns.shtml ------------------------------------------------------------ The Executive Office of the President and the Department of Health and Human Services provides some relevant publications here: http://www.healthierus.gov/exercise.html ------------------------------------------------------------ NIHSeniorHealth http://www.nia.nih.gov/ Government information at NLM Web sites is in the public domain. Public domain information may be freely distributed and copied, but it is requested that in any subsequent use the National Library of Medicine (NLM) be given appropriate acknowledgement. http://nihseniorhealth.gov/.html Publications http://www.nia.nih.gov/HealthInformation/Publications/ Healthy Aging http://www.niapublications.org/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=30&cat=Healthy+Aging ------------------------------------------------------------ Publications and articles from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI): The information contained in materials published by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is in the public domain. http://emall.nhlbihin.net/reuse.asp We Can! Families Finding the Balance: A Parent Handbook - English ?Learn practical tips to help your family find the right balance of eating well and being physically active to maintain a healthy weight. This useful easy to read handbook explains the concept of Go, Slow and Whoa foods, proper portion size, and how to make screen time active time?. http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan_mats/parent_hb_en.pdf Stay Young at Heart Recipes http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=55-648 Direct link: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/syah/index.htm When Delicious Meets Nutritious: Recipes for Heart Health http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=5227 Direct link: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/hearttruth/material/factsheet_recipes.pdf Keep the Beat: Heart Healthy Recipes from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=2921 Direct link: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/ktb_recipebk/ktb_recipebk.pdf Improving Cardiovascular Health in African Americans: Package of Seven Easy-to-Read Booklets "These booklets are designed to help you reduce your chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Each booklet provides specific information on improving heart health and identifies steps to promote healthy lifestyles among African Americans. The set includes the following titles: Stay Physically Active-Energize Yourself; Eat Less Salt and Sodium-Spice Up Your Life; Lose Weight If You Are Overweight-Embrace Your Health; Prevent High Blood Pressure-Protect Your Heart; Learn Your Cholesterol Number-Empower Yourself; Eat Foods Lower in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol-Be Heart Smart; and Stop Smoking-Refresh Yourself." http://emall.nhlbihin.net/product2.asp?sku=55-832 Direct link: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/other/chdblack/index.htm Your Heart, Your Life Picture Cards The picture cards are part of the Your Heart, Your Life program http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/heart/latino/pict_crd.htm Direct link: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/heart/latino/pict_crd.pdf Search for additional material here: http://emall.nhlbihin.net/find2.asp ------------------------------------------------------------ Search terms: "Drop in Articles? healthy living Public domain publications site:.gov Drop-in articles for newsletters Drop in bulletins I hope the information provided is helpful! Best regards, Bobbie7


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