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Oct. 10, 2023

Dyspnea. Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/pulmonary-disorders/symptoms-of-pulmonary-disorders/dyspnea. Accessed May 23, 2023.
Evaluation of the gastrointestinal patient. Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/gastrointestinal-disorders/approach-to-the-gastrointestinal-patient/evaluation-of-the-gastrointestinal-patient. Accessed May 23, 2023.
Headache. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/headache. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Screening tests. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. https://health.gov/myhealthfinder/doctor-visits/screening-tests. Accessed May 23, 2023.
Unintentional weight loss. National Health Service. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/unintentional-weight-loss/. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Take care of your teeth and gums. National Health Service. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/take-care-of-your-teeth-and-gums/. Accessed May 23, 2023.
How to keep your teeth clean. National Health Service. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/how-to-keep-your-teeth-clean/. Accessed May 23, 2023.
Whitening. American Dental Association. https://www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/oral-health-topics/whitening. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Dental checkups. National Health Service. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-teeth-and-gums/dental-check-ups/. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Shade, clothing, and sunscreen. American Academy of Dermatology. https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/sun-protection/shade-clothing-sunscreen. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Skin care basics. American Academy of Dermatology. https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-basics. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Nail care basics. American Academy of Dermatology. https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/nail-care-secrets/basics. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Eye exam and vision testing basics. American Academy of Ophthalmology. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/eye-exams-101. Accessed May 22, 2023.
LASIK — Laser Eye Surgery. American Academy of Ophthalmology. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/treatments/lasik. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Eye health care for adults over 65. American Academy of Ophthalmology. https://www.aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/seniors. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Brain basics: Understanding sleep. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/public-education/brain-basics/brain-basics-understanding-sleep. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Reuben C, et al. Sleep medication use in adults aged 18 and over: United States, 2020. National Center for Health Statistics. https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db462.htm. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Caring for your mental health. National Institute of Mental Health. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Preventing intimate partner violence. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/intimatepartnerviolence/index.html. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships. Youth.gov. https://youth.gov/youth-topics/teen-dating-violence/characteristics. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Happy couples: How to keep your relationship healthy. American Psychological Association. Accessed May 22, 2023.
The U.S. Surgeon General's framework for workplace mental health and well-being. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/priorities/workplace-well-being/index.html. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Home office ergonomic tips. American Occupational Therapy Association. https://www.aota.org/career/career-center/wellness-for-life-and-career/maintain-your-optimal-health. Accessed May 22, 2023.
Ask Mayo Expert. Health care for transgender and gender diverse people. Mayo Clinic; 2022.
AskMayoExpert. Gender diversity in childhood and adolescence. Mayo Clinic; 2023.
Sexual orientation and gender identity. Youth.gov. https://youth.gov/youth-topics/lgbt. Accessed May 23, 2023.
Sunscreen FAQs. American Academy of Dermatology. https://www.aad.org/media/stats-sunscreen. Accessed May 25, 2023.