National First Ladies' Library
Heart Health: Awareness and Research for Women
Learners explore basic heart anatomy, review basic definition of heart disease, research different tests used to diagnose heart disease and heart attacks, discuss what constitutes a "healthy heart" lifestyle, and incorporate it into...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Equality in Smoking and Disease—Nobody Wins!
Fifty years ago, women were much less likely to die from smoking-related ailments than men. But thanks to targeted advertisements for and a wider availability of tobacco products, men and women are now equally susceptible to the health...
British Heart Foundation
Women in Science: A Timeline
Scroll down an engaging webpage to discover a plethora of women whose contributions shaped the science world from 1865 to today. Science enthusiasts follow a red guideline to read brief blurbs, watch videos, and examine photographs.
Curated OER
Death by Particles
Emerging epidemiologists define relative risk and read an article about the effect of particulate pollution on the cardiovascular health of women. They record the relative risk values, graph them, and answer analysis questions. This is a...
National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science
A Healthy Retirement?
Do men and women experience heart disease the same way? High school and college-level biologists examine a case study about a woman, Nancy, who is experiencing intermittent health issues; looking at her diet, exercise, and lifestyle...
Curated OER
Phytochemicals
Students study what phytochemicals are, how they work and where you can find them. In this food chemicals lesson students complete and activity and study products that contain phytochemicals.
Curated OER
Connecting School Meals and Classroom Learning Making Breakfast Count
Students investigate the significance of a healthy breakfast. In this nutrition lesson, students participate in an activity that enables them to assess their own eating patterns. Students also analyze breakfast menus to determine...
National Institutes of Health
Nih: The Heart Truth: A Campaign for Women About Heart Disease
This comprehensive resource offers information about cardiovascular diseases for women and includes major risk factors.
American Heart Association
Aha: Heart Disease and Stroke Encyclopedia: Statistics
This article is provided by the American Heart Association and it covers a range of topics included under statistics. Heart disease and stroke statistics are provided, along with fact sheets and international cardiovascular disease...
Other
Story md.com: Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Ldl/hdl Ratio
Under certain conditions, the risk of developing coronary heart disease (strokes, heart attack) cannot be properly assessed only by looking at a person's lipids test results. In these cases, the LDL "bad cholesterol" to HDL "good...
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Health Topic: Women's Health
From assisted reproductive technology to women's safety and health issues at work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers many women's health issues.
Other
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
This website, available in English or French, presents general information on heart health and research news. Learn what heart disease is and how it can be prevented and treated through diet and exercise.
The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute: Heart Health and Care
This is a simple guide from The Franklin Institute to keeping your heart healthy through proper exercise, a varied diet, and a clean lifestyle. Here, read about how to exercise and eat to avoid heart disease.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
A comprehensive resource for timely and accurate medical information from experts at Mayo Clinic. Content includes information on almost all diseases and conditions, a guide to healthy living, first-aid and self-care information.
National Institutes of Health
Nhlbi: Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure
This site provides a detailed guide to lowering high blood pressure. Content includes a focus on what normal blood pressure is vs. high blood pressure, detection measures, treatment, issues for women, and much more.
WebMD
Web Md: Health News
WebMD is a very helpful online health resource. Coverage includes the latest health & medical news, with in-depth medical references at your fingertips. Topics that range from diabetes to second hand smoking are discussed by medical...