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50 Tips and Tools for Healthy Gaming

With the new popularity of active games and gaming systems like the Wii Fit, people are more concerned than ever with healthy gaming. Read more »

100 Healthy Habits You Should Start in College

College is a time of freedom and exploring new opportunities, but it is also a time to establish habits that will shape the rest of your life. Read more »

50 Ways to Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine

While many people find caffeinated beverages to be an easy way to wake up in the morning or anytime during the day when sluggishness strikes, the reality is that while caffeine does offer some benefits, it can have a lot of negative side effects as well. Read more »

50 Quick and Easy Ways to Calm Your Anxiety

Whether you're worried about work, home or personal issues, stress and anxiety can take a heavy toll on your mental and physical health. Many serious illnesses are caused in part by stress, and constant worry can leave you feeling worn down, irritable and Read more »

50 Tips for Helping Your Overweight Child Stay Healthy

Recent surveys have found that the number of overweight and obese children in the United States is growing at an alarming rate. In fact, nearly one out of five children is now considered overweight. Read more »

The Ultimate Guide to Taking Control of Your Health Records

Managing your personal health records has become the latest buzz. By utilizing an online service, you can record, store, update, and share all your information. Read more »

25 Shocking Facts About the Pharmaceutical Industry

From Medicare fraud to CEOs worth billions of dollars, big drug companies are accused of putting profits above patients, spinning false PR campaigns and more. We've uncovered 25 of the most shocking facts about the pharmaceutical industry in this list. Read more »

50 Tiny Health Habits that Can Save You Big Money (And Add Years)

Good health isn't just about feeling good and adding on years to your life. Besides long term, life threatening diseases like cancer and heart disease, frequent colds and infections can also put a strain on your wallet. Read more »

50 Tips and Resources to Help You Sleep Better

Getting a good night's sleep is vitally important to your health and well being. And even though you may be getting a full eight hours, that doesn't mean your nights are restful. Read more »

101 Little Known Scholarships for Nurses

For anyone pursuing a career in a medical field, the reality of the high cost of education can take a heavy toll, especially for those juggling their career goals with the needs of their children and family. Read more »

e-Second Opinions: 100 Search Engines and Tools for Medical Self-Diagnosis

Although seeing a doctor is best, it's not always easy to get to a doctor right away. Fortunately, there are loads of tools online designed to help you diagnose and treat symptoms right at home. Here we've listed 100 of the best. Read more »

12 Tools to Do a Background Check On Your Doctor

Finding a good doctor can save you time, money, and aggravation- and in some cases, it may save your life. Use these valuable tips and tools to be a proactive patient and make sure that you and your family are getting the best medical care possible. Read more »

5 Little-Known Giant Health Care Issues Facing the United States

While news junkies and medical professionals realize that American healthcare is facing a crisis, most citizens are unaware of how bad the situation is. Read more »

Comparison: Presidential Candidates on Major Healthcare Issues

The healthcare views of 2008 hopefuls Hillary Clinton, John Edwards, Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, Barak Obama, Ron Paul, Bill Richardson, Mitt Romney, and Fred Thompson. Read more »

Top 100 Health and Wellness Blogs

NOEDb lists our favorite blogs in the health and wellness niche. Read more »

10 Facts You Never Knew from "Sicko"

Intriguing facts from Michael Moore's film "Sicko". Read more »

100 Web Resources for Medical Professionals

The Web can be an invaluable tool for those in the medical field. This is a list of our 100 favorite online medical resources. Read more »

Top 25 Nursing Blogs (By the Numbers)

Find out which nurse-related blogs have the largest reach, according to NOEDb's objective ranking algorithm. Read more »

The Impending American Nursing Shortage

With the Baby Boomer generation retiring and in need of more health care, the United States is headed toward a nursing shortage crisis. Read more »

The Five Most Influential Nurses in History

NOEDb ranks the five most influential nurses of all time. Read more »

The Role of Men in the Nursing Profession

The nursing profession has long been dominated by women, but an increasing number of men are beginning to make their mark on the industry. Read more »

Nurse vs. Doctor: The Major Differences

A rundown of the main differences that separate nurses from doctors. Read more »

Salaries of Nurses

Learn how much money different nurses earn annually, based on education and specialty. Read more »