With so much health information available, it can be difficult to weed out what is both reliable and helpful. To assist you in accessing the most relevant and dependable information, Lakeside Community Healthcare has compiled a list of trusted web sites, health education programs as well as resources for the physically and mentally impaired.
Tips Regarding Health Information on the Web
The Internet is about sharing information. Unfortunately, some of the information is of questionable quality and origin. Before you leap into cyberspace, however, please keep a few important warnings in mind:
Many online health services exist to make money. Their advertisers pay them so you will spend your money on their products or services. There are also many web sites that exist to sell you something, almost certainly something you don't need.
Some online health sites sell information about who their visitors are to other companies, who then try to sell you something.
Medical information continuously evolves. Is the information reliable? Is the author identified? Where does that person work? When was the information posted, and has it been updated?
Remember, whether the information you find is reliable or not, there is no one like your family doctor to help you put that information into perspective and help you decide on the best approach to your health.
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