Obesity: See Lifestyle Risks


Mental Health & Addiction
PATIENT RESOURCES:
MedlinePlus: Drug Abuse
nlm.nih.gov
Mental Health America
nmha.org
Mental Health Services Locator
mentalhealth.samhsa.gov
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
niaaa.nih.gov
National Institute on Drug Abuse
nida.nih.gov
National Institute of Health: Drug Abuse Resources
health.nih.gov
National Institute of Health: Mental Health Resources
health.nih.gov
National Institute of Mental Health
nimh.nih.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
samhsa.gov


Arthritis
OVERVIEW:
Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints—anywhere bones meet in the human body—and related tissues with symptoms that include pain, swelling, stiffness, loss of movement, redness, and heat. Arthritis types include:

• Osteoarthritis (also called degenerative joint disease), the most common form of arthritis that typically affects knees, hips, and fingers, is often caused by aging or injury
• Rheumatoid arthritis, the second-most common type, occurs when the body’s immune system attacks itself; often affects hands and feet and can also effect organs and systems
• Juvenile arthritis is an umbrella term for any form of arthritis that affects children
• Gout, in which crystallization occurs between (usually) smaller joints; typically affects the large toe; more common among men

According to the CDC, as of 2005 46.4 million (or 1 in 5) Americans suffered from some form of arthritis, which is also the nation’s leading cause of disability. Arthritis is more common among women and the elderly, and is aggravated by being overweight. Managing your weight and getting doctor-approved physical activity can help.

PATIENT RESOURCES:
Arthritis Foundation
arthritis.org
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Arthritis
cdc.gov
CDC: Arthritis Resources
cdc.gov
MedlinePlus: Arthritis
nlm.nih.gov
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
niams.nih.gov
National Institute of Health, Senior Health: Arthritis
nihseniorhealth.gov
U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services: Arthritis
healthfinder.gov
Wikipedia: Arthritis


Epilepsy
PATIENT RESOURCES:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Epilepsy
cdc.gov
Epilepsy Foundation
epilepsyfoundation.org
MedlinePlus: Epilepsy
nlm.nih.gov
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
ninds.nih.gov
Wikipedia: Epilepsy


HIV/AIDS
PATIENT RESOURCES:
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
aidshealth.org
AIDSinfo
aidsinfo.nih.gov
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): HIV/AIDS
cdc.gov
CDC: HIV/AIDS Fact Sheet
cdc.gov
Know HIV/AIDS
knowhivaids.org
MedlinePlus: AIDS
nlm.nih.gov
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases: HIV Infection and AIDS
niaid.nih.gov
Wikipedia: AIDS