Chronic Illness


A chronic illness is a health condition or disease that is persistent in its effects or a disease that comes with time. In the United States, nearly one in two Americans has at least one chronic medical condition.

Examples of Conditions:
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Respiratory Disease
High Blood Pressure
Obesity
Fybromyalgia
Resources:
How Apps Can Help Manage Chronic Diseases
10 Steps for Coping with a Chronic Condition
When Someone You Love Has A Chronic Illness

 

Mental Health


In recent years, it has become clear that a person’s mental health is just as important to their overall wellbeing as their physical health. We also know that the two are inextricably intertwined. Good physical health contributes to good mental health… and vice versa.

Examples of Conditions:
Depression
Anxiety Disorders
Substance Abuse/Addiction
ADHD
Autism
Eating Disorders
Resources:
8 Ways To Use Your Phone To Benefit Your Mental Health
No physical health without mental health: lessons unlearned?
Supporting a Friend or Family Member with Mental Health Problems

Senior Health


As we age, we experience changes in our body and mind that undoubtedly affect our overall health. A healthy lifestyle can help manage or even avoid many of the issues that come along with getting older and, most importantly, help maintain our quality of life.

Examples of Conditions:
Arthritis
Heart Disease
Respiratory Disease
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
Pneumonia
Oral Health
Resources:
The Latest Senior Health News
The 15 Most Common Health Concerns for Seniors
20 Things to Remember if You Love Someone with Dementia

Children’s Health


Ensuring a child’s overall health means looking out for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From their very first well visit to their last vaccination before college, children rely on their guardians to be their advocate and their educator when it comes to taking care of their health.

Examples of Conditions:
ADHD
Vision Impairment
Autism
Allergies
Down Syndrome
Eczema
Resources:
Medical Conditions (A to Z)
Children with Chronic Conditions
How to Advocate for Your Child’s Health Care

Women’s Health


Women face many unique health concerns and conditions. In fact, due to physiological differences, even many health conditions experienced by both men and women affect women differently.

Examples of Conditions:
Pregnancy
Menopause
Heart Disease
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Rett Syndrome
Substance Abuse
Resources:
What health issues or conditions are specific to women only?
Ten Top Issues for Women’s Health
A-Z Health Topics

Cancer


Cancer is a group of diseases where cells grow abnormally and may invade or spread to other parts of the body. There are more than 100 different types of cancer.

Examples of Conditions:
Bladder Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cervical Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Lung Cancer
Melanoma
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Resources:
What is Cancer?
National Cancer Institute – Types of Cancer
Someone You Love Has Cancer