View various resources on cardiovascular health. Included at this website, in addition to general resources on heart and lung health, are write-ups on various research studies and medical and technological advances.

For most of history, scientists weren't quite sure why our hearts were beating or even what purpose they served. Eventually, we realized that these thumping organs serve the vital task of pumping clean blood throughout the body. But how?...

A detailed guide about heart arrhythmia and its eight specific types. Content includes information about the symptoms of the condition, a discussion of when treatment might be necessary, and descriptions of treatments.

Find out why high blood pressure is dangerous to your heart and overall health. Learn why and how high blood pressure damages the heart and who is at risk for high blood pressure. Information on treatment and prevention includes a link...

Students learn the anatomy and physiology of the human heart through text readings, illustrated diagrams, and self-checking review questions at the end.

A site devoted to heart failure education and awareness. Information covers several aspects of heart failure, including its present impact and future outlook.

This unit overview provides information about heart failure. This information is intended for college students who are taking courses in the health and medical fields.

This website provides information about the signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure in children. It mentions increased heart and respiratory rate, wheezing and other chief complaints.

Chapter 19 Heart of Algebra focuses on the mastery of linear equations, systems of linear equations, and linear functions. The ability to analyze and create linear equations, inequalities, and functions is essential for success in...

A poem from Emily Dickinson, "This Heart That Broke So Long--", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Scott Becker and can access a printable version of this piece.

In this task, 8th graders are asked to draw a graph that represents heart rate as a function of time from a verbal description of that function. Then they use the graph to draw conclusions about the context. Aligns with 8.F.B.

Learn about the health benefits of exercise. Content includes helpful tips on how to incorporate activity into your daily life and a link to the association's guidelines for improving heart health through fitness.

Presents low blood pressure as a common side effect of pregnancy, some medications, and other circumstances, but as an indication of a potential problem if associated with a provided list of warning signs and symptoms.

This site has information and resources about congenital heart disease. The association "is a national organization for adults, and adolescents, with congenital heart disease (CHD)." It offers links to information and resources, support,...

A 1934 article from "The Nation" about relief efforts in Milwaukee, with several paragraphs on the Civil Works Administration programs. A great resource for attitudes of the time.

Very informative site about Elizabeth I including her religious and political reform, political strategies and her effect on English society during her reign. Contains links to other British history sites.

This website describes the function of various drugs used in the treatment of congestive heart failure. It also defines the disease.

Read the full text of "Black Heart and White Heart" by H. Rider Haggard. This is a story of a courtship between a pair of Zulu lovers in the time of King Cetywayo.

Text of the short story "The King of Clubs and the Queen of Hearts" by Louisa May Alcott. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)

The Heart of Yoga Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting the principles of yoga.

Med Help is designed to help "patients find the highest quality medical information in the world today." It includes an eNewsletter, news from The Cleveland Clinic Heart Center and ABC TV, and a list of articles which can be searched by...

Read tips for eating a well-balanced vegetarian diet, one low in fat and cholesterol and high in nutritional value.

This site is a doctor's report on how iron intake could be related to heart attack incidents.

A very good site about the circulatory system of a bird. It is reader friendly, and includes a fair amount of information. Good diagram of the circulatory system.