Wellness & Health Links

Members Matter - The EAP section of MHN's member website is loaded with tools, tips and resources for physical and emotional health
Login in to MHN EAP:
- Company code: santacruz

Apps

MapMyWalk - A free app. for your phone or computer! Walking for Fitness has never been easier!

Desktop yoga - do these simple exercises at your desk.
Guidelines for Americans - by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Guide to Physical Activity by the National Institute of Health

Guidelines for Americans - by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA)
American Dietetic Association
Project Lean - a great site for teens (and adults too!)
Department of Nutrition at Harvard
Building a better food pyramid - by the Harvard School of Public Health

American Heart Association - This websites provides information regarding healthy heart information and care.
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute - This website will cover signs, symptoms, causes, and medications for high blood pressure.
Mayo Clinic Blood Pressure - Information on symptoms, causes, treatment, self-care and much more.
WebMD High Blood Pressure Health Center - Slide shows, videos and educational quizzes about hypertension.
WebMD Cholesterol Management Health Center - This website has basic cholesterol information, the latest headlines, and hot topics in cholesterol management.

Heart disease risk - If you know your cholesterol and blood pressure, you can find out what your risk of heart attack is over the next 10 years
Physical Activity Calorie Use Chart
Portion Distortion Quiz
Take the food label challenge