An overview of food labeling history and importance, how to read food labels, basic components of a food label, and a comparison of different foods.

Learn about potassium and why the mineral is important to our health.

This comprehensive site from Kids Health provides an indepth look at the characteristics of blood, its functions, and its importance. This site is a great starting point for understanding blood. Also includes links to similar sites.

This site contains links to various topics that will teach about mitral valve prolapse, or MVP. It covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and healthy living.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Covers the pathways of the pulmonary and systemic circulations.

Offers a list of antihypertensive drugs used as therapy for patients with high blood pressure and the function of each kind.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the heart and what can be done when the muscle weakens. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

WebMD is a very helpful online health resource. Coverage includes the latest health & medical news, with in-depth medical references at your fingertips. Topics that range from diabetes to second hand smoking are discussed by medical...

This website provides notes on exercise, its health benefits, and its role in helping all people feel healthier and stronger. Learn about different types of exercises you can do to improve you health. Also, read facts about adults and...

Tells the story of how, as tobacco became more popular, it changed human health, and what the CDC did to fight the epidemic.

A video lesson explaining the structure and function of the human body's major organ systems. [5:58]

How can vitamin C help prevent heart problems and improve the health of those who already have vascular disease? Which animals are unable to produce their own vitamin C? How does vitamin C deficiency affect the body? Learn the answers to...

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

This site provides a detailed guide to lowering high blood pressure. Content includes a focus on what normal blood pressure is vs. high blood pressure, detection measures, treatment, issues for women, and much more.

Here is information on caffeine originally published in pamphlet form. Read interesting information on the history of caffeine use and facts about how caffeine is linked to various health problems and conditions.

A labeled diagram of the major veins and arteries in the human body.

A detailed description of the human heart and its parts.

Learn to "watch your plate" to prevent complications associated with diseases and disorders, such as diabetes, obesity, and ulcers. This is a good resource for those with medical problems and those who are healthy and just want general...

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.

This customizable digital textbook covers topics related to fourth-grade science. It is Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned.

Explore some non-infectious diseases and how to prevent them.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The health of your whole body depends on the good health of your cardiovascular system. One measure of the health of your cardiovascular system is blood pressure....

This somber tale by Sherwood Anderson revolves around a father who is going to die of heart disease in the near future. He and his daughter take this time separately to reflect on life. Read the full text on this site.

What causes a heart attack? Krishna Sudhir examines the leading causes and treatments of this deadly disease. [4:54]