Below is a URL to a chart on "How to Live to be 100!" Print it out and see all the ways that you can improve your chances of becoming a centenarian. http://www.howtobecome.org/library/how-to-live.htm
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Hojas informativas del NCI - La colección de hojas informativas del NCI trata de una variedad de temas relacionados con el cáncer. Las hojas informativas se revisan y ponen al día de acuerdo a las investigaciones más recientes sobre el cáncer. http://www.cancer.gov/espanol/recursos/hojas-informativas
Comuníquese con el Instituto Nacional del Cáncer - Los especialistas en información de cáncer del NCI pueden responder a sus preguntas sobre el cáncer tanto si usted es paciente, familiar o amigo, como proveedor de atención médica o investigador. El servicio es confidencial y personal. http://www.cancer.gov/espanol/global/contactenos
The US Chamber of Commerce launched their Fast Track https://www.uschamber.com/hiringourheroes/fast-track map, which identifies the 100 fastest growing job markets in America and the key growth industries in those communities. Now veterans and military spouses can search for thousands of jobs by industry or geographic region. [Veteran employment]
VetNet (http://www.vetnethq.com/) is a technology-based effort to help veterans, transitioning servicemembers, and military spouses find meaningful employment. Think of VetNet as a virtual career resource. VetNet is designed to be a one-stop shop for those on the job hunt. [employment]
Un gran recurso de diabetes en español es http://www.diabetes.org/espanol/?loc=rednav
9 Exercises to Reduce the Effects of Aging
Ward off pain and disease by adding these exercises to your daily routine.
http://www.everydayhealth.com/senior-health-pictures/exercises-to-reduc…
If you are experiencing a flare-up, the Crohns & Colitis Foundation has this pdf which contains a 1-888 toll free # to connect you with a specialist who can help advise on treatment options - http://www.ccfa.org/assets/pdfs/flares_brochure_final.pdf
Warrior Gateway is a non-profit whose mission is to connect individuals in the military, veterans, and their families with federal, state, and local government programs as well as non-profit organizations in their local communities. http://www.warriorgateway.org/ [Veterans] [Housing] [Financial Aid] [Legal Aid] [Medical Services]
Search Warrior Gateway’s extensive national database of veteran’s services to find resources closest to you. Search by map, words, or city/zipcode http://www.warriorgateway.org/search.xqy [Veterans] [Housing] [Financial Aid] [Legal Aid] [Medical Services]
You can donate your miles through Fisher House’s Hero Miles program. Service members undergoing treatment in a military or VA medical center and their families or close friends are eligible for a free roundtrip tickets. http://www.fisherhouse.org/programs/hero-miles/ [Veterans] [Medical Services]
The veteran and military community can get help applying for federal benefits through the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) foundation. They can walk you through the process to help save time. http://www.vfw.org/ [Veterans] [Services]
Author Dan Buettner says many people can have a longer, healthier life if they follow some of the habits and values observed among populations where the residents have long lives. Here's how: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2012/11/03/longevity-health-f…
Are you dealing with muscular dystrophy? Learn more about diagnosis, tests, and symptoms from the U.S. National Library of Medicine: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002172/
Several different types of therapy and assistive devices can improve quality of life for people who have muscular dystrophy. Be sure to talk to your doctor or physical therapist about range of motion exercises, breathing exercises, and mobility aids.
You're not alone in your journey with neuromuscular disease. The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) provides resources, guidance, traditional support groups, and ways to connect with others in your community: http://mda.org/services/finding-support
Interested in learning more about clinical trials available for people who are dealing with muscular dystrophy? Visit http://clinicaltrials.gov and search for muscular dystrophy. Don't forget to talk to your doctor to make sure you're eligible for a particular clinical trial.
For Veterans and their Supporters, here are some tips for Mailing Food to Troops Overseas | Apartment Therapy ow.ly/fkO45
Goodwill Intl. partners with @GotYourSix to help our Veterans find employment after deployment: http://ow.ly/fiD53 #jobs [Veterans] [Employement]
Here is an article about a study done which VERY strongly suggests certain jobs yield a much higher incidence of breast cancer. As an example, "women who work in plastics and food-canning have a staggering fivefold increase in pre-menopausal breast cancer."
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeanne-rizzo/now-undeniable-breast-can_b_…