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So far we've discussed the meaning of osteoporosis, questions to ask your doctor about the condition, and how to tailor a diet and exercise routine for management. Now we will establish go-to resources to visit when you are in need of additional information. This being my final blog post, I am leaving you with a resource to maintain or enhance each component of health: physical, mental, spiritual, social, emotional, and environmental. This post will provide you with websites for information on a healthy lifestyle and osteoporosis-specific resources, and explain how to determine the credibility of a website.
How Do I Know If a Website Is Credible?
Many people now use the Internet to access health information and with that, it has never been more important than now to have the ability to determine a site's credibility.
Here are six indicators of credibility:
- Author- information with a listed author is one indicator of a credible website. The fact that an individual is willing to stand behind the information suggests it is reliable.
- Date- dates indicate whether or not the information is recent enough to be considered accurate and relevant. Generally speaking, if it has not been updated or published within the last five years, you may want to consider other websites.
- Sources- credible sites should site the sources they used to retrieve the information presented.
- Domain- websites ending in .com, .net, or .org can be purchased by any individual. The domains .edu and .gov however, indicate the website is either sponsored by an educational institution or the government and therefore, is likely credible.
- Site design- not to be weighed too heavily, but a well-designed site is often an indicator of credibility.
- Writing quality- if there are punctuation, grammatical, or spelling errors, that may be an indication that the site is not resourceful.
This should not be used as a checklist, but rather as a guide in determining the credibility of resources. Failing to meet one or more of the conditions above does not necessarily mean that the website isn't resourceful.
Resources to Improve Your Overall Health Status
1. Physical Health Resources
Nutrition website #1: Nutrition.govNutrition website #2: Choose MyPlate
Exercise website #1: WebMD
Exercise website #2: MedlinePlus
2. Mental Health Resources
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