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Everyone needs a place to turn to where the information is trustworthy and the recommendations are safe. At Healthy Living Links we want to help you by sharing some of the best health-related resources online. We believe these organizations have valuable information to share with you, and we are proud to acknowledge them for their expertise in their fields.

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AARP

AARP is a United States-based interest group whose stated mission is “to empower people to choose how they live as they age.” According to the organization, it had more than 38 million members as of 2018.

American Breast Cancer Foundation

The American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF) is a national 501 (c)3 charity dedicated to providing educational resources, access and financial assistance to aid in the early detection, treatment, and survival of breast cancer for underserved and uninsured individuals, regardless of age or gender.

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is an American nonprofit organization based in New York City whose mission is to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure.

American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association is a United States-based nonprofit that seeks to educate the public about diabetes and to help those affected by it by funding research to manage, cure and prevent diabetes.

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. 

American Heart Association

Learn more about the American Heart’s Association’s efforts to reduce death caused by heart disease and stroke. Also learn more about cardiovascular conditions, ECC and CPR, donating, heart disease information for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and educators and healthy living.

American Kidney Fund

The American Kidney Fund is a publicly supported 501c non-profit organization founded in 1971. The AKF provides comprehensive programs of kidney health awareness, education, and prevention, and provides financial assistance that helps 1 out of every 5 U.S. dialysis patients to access health care. In 2016, the American Kidney Fund provided treatment-related grant assistance to more than 98,000 low-income dialysis patients in 50 states and provided free kidney health screenings in cities across the country.

American Liver Foundation

The American Liver Foundation is a non-profit organization that promotes liver health and disease prevention. The mission of the ALF is to facilitate, advocate and promote education, support and research for the prevention, treatment, and cure of liver disease.

American Lung Association

The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk

American Mental Health Foundation 

The American Mental Health Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the welfare of individuals with emotional problems and advancing mental-health research.

American Society on Aging

The American Society on Aging is an association of diverse individuals bound by a common goal: to support the commitment and enhance the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of older adults and their families.

American Thyroid Association

Founded in 1923 the American Thyroid Association is dedicated to Scientific Inquiry, Clinical Excellence, Public Service, Education, and Collaboration.

Arthritis Foundation 

The Arthritis Foundation is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention, control and cure of arthritis in the United States.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA)

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) is the nation’s oldest and leading asthma and allergy charity.

Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation

The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI) is a national nonprofit patient advocacy organization that fights for Americans’ access to safe, affordable prescription medications from Canada for personal use. 

Canada Online Health

CanadaOnlineHealth provides access to thousands of prescription medications and products commonly used by people just like you. Our partner pharmacies offer brand-name trademarked products as well as generic therapeutically equivalent products.

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Celiac Disease Foundation

Since its founding in 1990, the Celiac Disease Foundation has funded and executed international initiatives in three principal areas to bring an end to the suffering caused by celiac disease: medical research, patient and healthcare provider education, and public policy advocacy.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the leading national public health institute of the United States. The CDC is a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services.

CIPA

CIPA is a Canadian association of licensed, retail pharmacies. Formed in 2002, CIPA has spent fifteen years working with regulators, pharmacists, physicians, patients, members of government and consumer special interest groups to continually enhance the standards by which mail-order pharmacy websites operate to protect patient safety, as well as patient savings.

Cognitune Smarter Health

Cognitune provides the most current, accurate, and evidence-based research available in the health and nutrition industry. Our team maintains the highest standards of medical integrity, citing only clinical studies from the industry’s most trusted sources.
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Colon Cancer Foundation

The Colon Cancer Foundation (CCF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to a World Without Colorectal Cancer through awareness, prevention, screening, and research.

COPD Foundation

The mission of the COPD Foundation is to develop and support programs which improve the quality of life through research, education, early diagnosis, and enhanced therapy for persons whose lives are impacted by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The COPD Foundation was established to undertake initiatives that result in expanded services for COPD and improve the lives of individuals affected by COPD.

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation is a volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to finding cures for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis and improving the quality of life of children and adults affected by these digestive diseases.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a 501c non-profit organization in the United States established to provide the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis.

Drugswatch

Drugwatch’s mission is to keep people safe from potentially harmful drugs, medical devices and procedures by informing them of medical conditions, severe side effects and ways to take action.

Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research

The nation’s leading non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and to improving care for sarcoidosis patients everywhere.

Hepatitis C Association

The focus of the Hepatitis C Association is to educate the public, both patients and medical providers, about hepatitis C virus.

We offer factual information through educational programs and support materials.

Hepatitis Foundation International

The Hepatitis Foundation International (HFI) addresses multiple healthcare concerns to help Americans stay healthy by promoting Liver Wellness in our society.

IBS Patient Support Group

An IBS community providing characteristics for diagnosis of symptoms and treatment, forums and chat rooms to talk about ibs, blogs, diet, resource links, brochures, medical tests, book list, penpals, meetings, research studies and a list of medications.

Mesothelioma Cancer Support

Mesothelioma.net is an advocacy and support group dedicated to providing all the latest in cancer research, treatment, and aid.

National Psoriasis Foundation

National Psoriasis Foundation provides you with the help you need to best manage your psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, while promoting research to find a cure.

The Cystitis & Overactive Bladder Foundation

The Cystitis and Overactive Bladder (COB) Foundation gives support to people with all forms of cystitis, overactive bladder and continence issues together with their families and friends. We are the largest bladder patient support charity in the UK.

The Interstitial Cystitis Network

Support for those who deal with IC symptoms.

The National Kidney Foundation

The National Kidney Foundation is the leading organization in the U.S. dedicated to the awareness, prevention and treatment of kidney disease for hundreds of thousands of healthcare professionals, millions of patients and their families, and tens of millions of Americans at risk

The National Psoriasis Foundation

The National Psoriasis Foundation is the world’s largest nonprofit organization serving people with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. NPF provides information and services to help people take control of their condition, while supporting research to find a cure.

The National Rosacea Society

The National Rosacea Society (NRS) is the world’s largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of the estimated 16 million Americans who suffer from this widespread but poorly understood disorder.

The National Sleep Foundation

The National Sleep Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit organization that promotes public understanding of sleep and sleep disorders.

The Skin Cancer Foundation

The Skin Cancer Foundation is the only international organization devoted solely to education, prevention, early detection, and prompt treatment of the world’s most common cancer.