Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) is a flexible and balanced eating plan. DASH was one of three eating plans that were compared in research studies sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Research demonstrates that the…
The Heart Truth
To make women more aware of the danger of heart disease, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and partner organizations are sponsoring a national campaign called The Heart Truth. The campaign’s goal is to give women a personal and…
Million Hearts Campaign
Million Hearts™ is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over five years. Million Hearts™ brings together communities, health systems, nonprofit organizations, federal agencies, and private-sector partners from across the country to fight heart disease and…
Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center
As a public, U.S. Government-funded resource, the ADEAR Center strives to be a current, comprehensive, unbiased source of information about Alzheimer’s disease. All our information and materials about the search for causes, treatment, cures, and better diagnostic tools are carefully…
Drug Information Portal: Quick Access to Quality Drug Information
Many older persons are taking multiple prescription drugs. They may or may not be fully aware of the purpose of each of the medications or the potential for the drugs to interact with other drugs or the food they eat.…
Diabetes Public Health Resource
Diabetes is a disease in which blood glucose levels are above normal. Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas, an organ that lies near the stomach,…
Food as Medicine that Will Actually Go Down!
View Dr. David Katz’s Keynote Presentation, delivered at Perspectives on Nutrition and Aging: A National Summit. For the last two decades, the top factors causing premature death and leading to chronic disease have been tobacco, poor dietary habits and lack…
Diabetes: A-Z List of Topics and Titles
This page is a reference index compiled by the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse. Multiple materials and resources are listed and linked to, covering all aspects of diabetes risk, prevention and care. Links include some Spanish language resources.…
Heart Disease
In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD), which can lead to heart attack. You can greatly reduce your risk for CAD through lifestyle changes and, in some cases, medication. This CDC…
Healthy Aging
The Healthy Aging Program serves as the focal point for older adult health at CDC, and establishes programs, develops innovative tools, and provides a comprehensive approach to helping older adults live longer, high-quality, productive, and independent lives. HAP collaborates with…
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