Health, Phys. Ed. & Consumer Science

Page Updated June 2022 .

Energy Saver  Tips on saving energy and money at home.

Federal Consumer Action Website  The Federal Citizen Information Center for all consumer issues. Go here first for a virtual treasure trove of information, addresses, Web sites and contacts regarding all consumer issues.

Health Central  A variety of resources and information pertaining to general health.

Helpguide.org Harvard Health Publications, the consumer health publishing division of Harvard Medical School, is collaborating with HelpGuide. The articles below have been adapted from Harvard Health Publications and are available to HelpGuide's readers. Excellent! 

Identity Theft  How can someone steal your identity? By co-opting your name, Social Security number, credit card number, or some other piece of your personal information for his or her own use.

KidsHealth  For Parents, Kids, Teens and Teachers. KidsHealth is the most-visited site on the Web for information about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years. Also in Spanish. 

Learn CPR- CPR Information and Training Resources  Learn CPR is a free public service supported by the University of Washington School of Medicine. The site provides information on the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation-CPR. 

Mesothelioma Hope  A cancer diagnosis can be very difficult for a family to navigate. It can be especially difficult to tell your child that their loved one has terminal cancer. That said, there are many ways to support your children as they face the challenge of a sick loved one. Learn more about tips you can use when talking to your children about cancer.

Mind Matters  Mind Over Matter is a series designed to encourage students in grades five through nine to learn about the effects of drug abuse on the body and brain.

National Association of Attorneys General  Issues and news releases from attorney generals relating to a wide variety of crimes and issues.

The Better Business Bureau  This agency tackles ethical issues concerning consumers and businesses.

Values: Olympics Values Education Programe  The Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) is a series of free and accessible teaching resources that have been created by the IOC. Using the context of Olympic sports and the core principles of Olympism, participants are encouraged to experience values-based learning and to assume the responsibilities of good citizenship. It communicates the benefit of sport and physical activity through an understanding of Olympism and its impact on individual health, enjoyment, and social interaction.

Verywellmind.com  A complete mental-health resource from A to Z. Carefully researched and written. One of the very best I've seen!

Verywellhealth.com  Health topics from A to Z. A companion to Verywellmind. Carefully researched and written. One of the very best I've seen! Also covers drugs A to Z.

Verywellfit.com  Trusted nutrition and fitness information when you need it most.

Verywellfamily.com  Essential information on Parenting, from early childcare, through raising kids and school-age issues. Thoroughly researched and totally informative!