Here's To Your Health

INTRODUCTION

If you are wondering who to ask about that rash on your arm or what to do about those fleabites from the neighbor's dog, the Internet may have some answers for you. There are hundreds of websites devoted to answering health questions. Everything from selecting a health care provider to finding a diet or exercise program is available online.

You can fill prescriptions, make doctor appointments and have health related questions answered without leaving your chair. The time and money saved by using the Internet makes being healthy easier than ever.  

Of course, your primary care doctor should be consulted about urgent medical questions and health emergencies should get immediate attention. However, good exercise programs, diet and food information and home health remedies that work are at your fingertips.

Let's Cover a Few of the Basics

• There is a difference between searching and surfing the Internet. Surfing is going over the surface much like riding the waves. Searching is targeted, looking for a particular subject or subjects.

• Not everything you will want to find is on-line.

• Looking for particular information can take time. When you are ready to search by yourself, set aside an hour so that you can fully enjoy the adventure.

Below are sample links to show you the value of using the Internet to access health care information. Learning about the many ways to find information important to you can be a truly rewarding experience.

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