Resources

Evidence-Based Health Information and Resources

Finding reliable health information can be challenging. The organizations below provide evidence-based information and practical resources on healthy aging, nutrition, physical activity, sleep, chronic disease prevention, and informed health decision-making.

Learn About Healthy Aging

  • AARP – Practical information and resources on healthy aging, caregiving, Medicare, brain health, finances, and living well after age 50.

  • National Institute on Aging (NIA) - Evidence-based information on healthy aging, cognitive health, caregiving, and aging research.

  • National Council on Aging (NCOA) - Practical resources and programs that help older adults improve their health, independence, and financial security.

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH) - The nation's leading medical research agency, providing evidence-based information on health, disease prevention, and biomedical research

  • World Health Organization (WHO) - Global guidance and research on healthy aging and public health.

Learn About Nutrition

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Evidence-based nutrition information, healthy eating guidance, and resources developed by registered dietitian nutritionists.

  • USDA MyPlate - Practical, science-based tools and recommendations for building healthy eating patterns and balanced meals at every stage of life

Learn About Physical Activity

  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) - Evidence-based recommendations on physical activity, exercise, fitness, and healthy aging.

Learn About Sleep

  • National Sleep Foundation - Reliable information on healthy sleep habits, sleep disorders, and improving sleep across the lifespan.

Learn About Heart Health

  • American Heart Association - Trusted guidance on heart health, blood pressure, stroke prevention, nutrition, and physical activity

Reliable Health Information

  • MedlinePlus - Consumer-friendly, evidence-based health information on diseases, medications, medical tests, and wellness from the National Library of Medicine

  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Reliable public health information on disease prevention, healthy living, vaccinations, chronic diseases, and health promotion

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - Information on the safety and effectiveness of medications, medical devices, vaccines, food, and dietary supplements