Physical Well-Being
Effectively managing long term health conditions is key to maintaining not only your physical wellbeing, but also your mental, emotional and spiritual health. There are a number of tools you can use to learn more about your health and make decisions to lengthen your life.
Blood Pressure Resources
CDC Blood Pressure Resources
The Centers for Disease Control is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization dedicated to protecting the public’s health. Learn about what high blood pressure is, risk factors, and actionable steps you and your loved ones can take to combat hypertension.
Mayo Clinic Blood Pressure Tips
The Mayo Clinic is one of the top ranked care providers in America and a source for sound advice on many health conditions. “10 Ways to Control High Blood Pressure Without Medication” includes a variety of suggestions, from sodium intake, to alcohol use, to getting enough sleep.
Breast Cancer Resources
CDC Breast Cancer Resources
The Centers for Disease Control is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization dedicated to protecting the public’s health. They provide everything from basic information and statistics, to education on topics like breast density and breast cancer in men, to mammography and early detection programs.
Office on Women’s Health (OASH)
The Office on Women’s Health is a unit of the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH). They provide general scientific information and resources on health issues unique to women, including breast cancer (e.g., risk factors, prevention, treatment).
Susan G. Komen
The Susan G. Komen organization’s mission is to save lives by meeting the most critical needs in communities and investing in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer. They provide in depth information about breast cancer and comprehensive resources, including interactive learning tools, questions to ask your doctor, and support tools and groups for patients, caregivers and loved ones.
Diabetes Resources
American Diabetes Association
The ADA’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by the disease. They provide a wealth of resources, including what to watch for to prevent diabetes, information about lowering your insulin costs, and advice for family and caregivers.
AHA Diabetes Tools and Resources
The American Heart Association (AHA) supports education and resources around the disease because adults with diabetes are twice as likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke as those adults without diabetes. They provide a variety of tools and resources, including education about reducing your risk of heart attack and stroke, advice on dietary changes to manage the disease, and programs that provide discounted or free medication.
CDC Diabetes Resources
The Centers for Disease Control is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization dedicated to protecting the public’s health. They provide a full spectrum of resources, from how to identify risk factors, to Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) services, to advice on managing your blood sugar and sick days.
Ergonomics
Tips for Stretching
Stretching at work can help improve flexibility and posture, manage stress, and reduce the risk of injury. These Be Well tip sheets cover the basics of general stretching, as well as stretching in an office environment.
University of Minnesota
The U of M’s Department of Health and Safety provides resources to help maximize comfort and reduce the risk of injury at your desk. The fact sheet covers the basics of desk, chair and body positioning. Ergonomist Neil Carlson demonstrates setting up both sitting and standing workstation positions (and transitioning back and forth) in the videos.
