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Remedy Health Media

Health Central: Heart Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an overview about heart disease.
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American Heart Association

American Heart Association: Enlarged Heart

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief information about an enlarged heart with links to related issues from the American Heart Association.
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US Department of Agriculture

Choose My Plate: Why Is Physical Activity Important?

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes a simple list of reasons why getting exercise is important for your physical and emotional well-being. Also, learn definitions and examples of aerobic activities, resistance activities, and stretching activities.
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Nys Society of Medical Massage Therapists

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is part of the New York State Society of Medical Massage Therapists, the oldest organization of professional massage therapists in the US. This page gives information about what to look for in a massage therapist, and a link to...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: What Is Hypertension?

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from Khan Academy provides information about hypertension, a circulatory system disease. Students will learn the basic facts about this disease.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.30 Cardiovascular Health

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about some health problems related to a person's cardiovascular health.
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Adrenal Gland Disorders

For Students 9th - 10th
The body has two adrenal glands, one near the top of each kidney. The inner part (medulla) of the adrenal glands secretes hormones such as adrenaline (epinephrine) that affect blood pressure, heart rate, sweating, and other activities...
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Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Video: Oxygen Transport

For Students 9th - 10th
A video animation showing how oxygen is brought to the cells in the body. Follow the oxygen as it is taken in by the lungs as gas and then transformed into solution and carried by hemoglobin throughout the body. Also learn how oxygen...
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The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry

Abpi: The Heart and Circulation

For Students 9th - 10th
Educational site provides an overview of the heart and circulation. Included, are six sections and a quiz.
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WebMD

Web Md: Diabetes Health Center

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from WebMD Health provides a center of information for diabetes. Up to date articles are provided on great topics, and information from The Cleveland Clinic on a guide to diabetes is also given. This is a great site to check...
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Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic: Heart Failure

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the MayoClinic.com provides great information on congestive heart failure. The article includes links to topics such as: signs and symptoms, causes, risk factors, screening and diagnosis, complications, treatment and...
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Chiropractic Research Results for Different Conditions

For Students 9th - 10th
Did you know that through the manipulation of the spine people receive some relief from serious conditions such as Autism, Cancer, and Ulcers? This site provides of list of such ailments and connects the user to articles relating the...
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Tm Program: Transcendental Meditation Scientific Research

For Students 9th - 10th
Scientific research on the health benefits associated with Transcendental Meditation. Over 30 years and 500 studies verify its effectiveness.
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American Association for Clinical Chemistry

Lab Tests Online: Hypertension

For Students 9th - 10th
This succinct but effective site provides an overview of hypertension, tests to diagnose it and possible treatments.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the passage Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone and answer the five-question quiz that follows.

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