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Technology and research are helping to make inform and educate the public about new medical discoveries and health news. Below is a compilation of health tools provided by our member charities to help educate and share health information with you.

Alcohol
Courtesy of National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence.

• Alcoholism and Drug Treatment 

Alzheimer's
Courtesy of the Alzheimer's Association.

• Alzheimer's - The Personal CareFinder- the Personal CareFinder, an on-line interactive guide from the Alzheimer's Association can help individuals and families identify the right care options.
• Take an interactive brain tour to learn how the brain works and how Alzheimer’s affects it.
• How savvy are you about Alzheimer’s? Take a six-question quiz.The answers may surprise you.
• Download brain-healthy information, courtesyAlzheimer's Association
• Use it or lose it - brain-healthy diet
• Benefits of early detection
• Stay active mentally

Arthritis
Courtesy of the Arthritis Foundation.

• Do it Easier. Tips fromfrom Arthritis Today on how to do things easier with arthritis from getting dressed and making the bed, and gardening in the yard.

Asthma Tools
Courtesy ofthe American Lung Association.

• Asthma - Control Test
  Take this short test to determine if you are in control of you Asthma.
• Asthma - Fighting for Air
  Click to find out how clean the air is where you live. Fighting for Air tool uses your zip code to provide detailed air analysis.

Autism

• The 100 Day Kit - Family Services 100 Day is a guide for the first 100 days post-diagnosis of the disease, Courtesy of Autism Speaks.
• Centers for Disease Control - New resouce areaof the CDC website launched in August 2009
• Dental Tool Kit New! - Autism Speaks has teamed up with Colgate and Philips-Sonicare to create a dental guide and video to provide tips for improving oral hygiene at home.

Cancer Tools

• Advanced Breast Cancer Community
  A comprehensive information source and online community solely dedicated to the needs of advanced (metastatic) breast cancer patients, caregivers, family and friends, and health care providers. Contributors include Susan G. Komen and Breast Cancer Network of Strength.

• Susan G. Komen for the Cure's Early detection interactive toolhelps educate everyone about the disease.

Depression and Bipolar Tools
Courtesy Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.

• DBSA Wellness Tracker. A free on line tool to help you better recognize potential health problems and mood triggers in your daily life.

Diabetes Tools

• Diabetes - Ask the ExpertProvides expert information to help you better manage your diabetes and live a healthier lifestyle; getting answers to your questions - straight from a health care professional. Courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
• Diabetes - Diabetes PHD- Diabetes PHD(Personal Health Decisions) is a powerful new risk assessment tool. It can be used to explore the effects of a wide variety of health care interventions, including losing weight, stopping smoking, and taking certain medications. Courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
• Diabetes - Wisdom Kit for Type 1 Diabetes -the Wizdom Kitis a kit for families of a child newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.
• Juvenation - a social network created by the especially for people with type 1 diabetes. A great sourceof ongoing peer-to-peer support for people with diabetes. Courtesy of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International.
• Learn About Type 2 Diabetes by VisitingType 2 Lou. 
• Diabetes and dating - Tips on dating when diabetes is involved.
• Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) - is a new way to understand how well you're managing your diabetes. Courtesy of the American Diabetes Association

Headache Tool
Courtesy National Headache Foundation

• Headache Impact Test. This tool helps patients communicate the severity of their headache pain to their health care provider.
• FREE headache App - iHeadache Electronic Headache Diary App New!

Heart Disease Tools
Courtesy of American Heart Association

• Heart Disease- Heart Profiler
  By registering, you or a loved one can become more involved in your care by reviewing treatment options, possible side effects, success rates and questions to ask your health care provider.
• Heart Disease - Heart360
  Our on line cardiovascular wellness center on Microsoft's HealthVault platform lets you set goals and track your progress on blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, weight, physical activity and medications.
• Heart Disease - Bacterial Endocarditis Wallet Card
  Carry this card in your wallet to identify yourself as someone with an existing heart condition who is at risk of developing bacterial endocarditis.

Kidney
Courtesy of the National Kidney Fund

• Take the Kidney Quiz today

Lupus
Courtesy of the Lupus Foundation of America

• 6 Ways To Ensure A Better Life With Lupus

Lung Disease
Courtesy of the American Lung Association

• COPD Management Tool is a 3-in-1 personal tool that helps you talk with your doctor to make a plan that is best for you
• Asthma - Making Treatment Decisions,Taking Control of your Asthma,Breathe Well, Live Well: An Asthma Self Management Program for adults

Newborns
Courtesy of March of Dimes Foundation

• Parent's Guide to Newborn Screening - covers informative health guidelines on newborn screening, including its purpose and procedures.