All of the self-study materials are available to WellAware participants at no cost. Please consider the environment before requesting paper copies as ALL of our guidebooks are available to read online or as a PDF link. We encourage you to use this option when possible. To receive credit for reading the guidebook, open and save the accompanying completion form (a fillable PDF or Microsoft Word document), answer all the questions and email back to us at wellaware@nu.com.

If you'd prefer a paper copy be sent to you, simply click here and e-mail your request to WellAware. Check off up to four guidebooks and include your name and the (preferably) interoffice address where you'd like the materials sent. All guidebooks will be sent with the corresponding Health Education completion form you'll need to document completion of this year's health education requirement.

Airborne Allergens
Over 35 million Americans suffer from upper respiratory symptoms that are allergic reactions to airborne allergens. This booklet summarizes what health experts know about the causes and symptoms of allergic reactions to airborne allergens, how healthcare providers diagnose and treat these reactions, and what medical researchers are doing to help people who suffer from these allergies.
*Read Online: Airborne Allergens PDF, Airborne Allergens Completion Form

Alzheimer's Disease
Updated in 2010, this guidebook from the Alzheimer's Association will provide you with the most recent research findings in the area of Alzheimer's, treatment and coping methods, as well as depicting the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's.
*Read Online: Alzheimer's Disease PDF, Alzheimer's Completion Form

Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders affect over 40 million American adults causing them to be filled with fearfulness and uncertainty. This booklet will review the symptoms, latest research, and effective treatments for a variety of disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.
Read Online: Anxiety Disorders PDF, Anxiety Disorders Completion Form

Asthma
Controlling your Asthma is a patient education guide designed to help you and your healthcare provider plan ways to better manage your asthma. Includes information on how the lungs function, asthma triggers and possible solutions, an asthma diary to track your asthma episodes and detailed information on the variety of medications available to help you better manage your asthma.
*Read Online: Asthma PDF, Asthma Completion Form

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
With over 2 million children affected by ADHD, many families are finding it necessary to seek out resources and treatment. This guidebook reviews the diagnostic criteria, potential causes of ADHD, treatment options, and how ADHD affects adults.
*Read Online: ADHD PDF, ADHD Completion Form

Back Care
Back pain is our society's most common medical problem. Pick up a copy of this guidebook to learn the risk factors and causes of back pain, how this common issue can be prevented, and when seeking the advice of a medical professional should be your next step.
*Read Online: Back Care guide, Back Pain Completion Form

Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure: Lower it and Live Longer provides step-by-step guidance on how to prevent or control high blood pressure. Covering some key lifestyle issues, you'll learn how weight, exercise and diet impact your blood pressure. Includes information on a healthy eating plan and how certain medications can help control blood pressure when changes in lifestyle habits are not enough.
*Read Online: Blood Pressure PDF, Blood Pressure Completion Form

Bursitis and Tendinitis
This informational guidebook brings reason to why you may experience pain or tenderness just outside a joint such as your shoulder, knee or hip. You'll learn how to prevent these conditions or reduce their severity and who to contact for the latest research findings or for more information.
*Read Online: Bursitis and Tendinitis Guide, Bursitis and Tendinitis Completion Form

Cancer
Millions of Americans are living with the diagnosis of cancer. As research for these deadly diseases continues, we are becoming more informed about protecting our risks. This self-study health education guidebook from the American Institute of Cancer Research focuses on how diet and lifestyle choices effect our cancer risk and how our daily habits and choices can make a difference.
*Read Online: Guarding Against Cancer PDF, Cancer Completion Form

Cholesterol
20% of American adults have high blood cholesterol. Find out what cholesterol is, why it is such a serious medical condition and what causes high cholesterol. This comprehensive book also reviews a healthy heart eating plan, information on physical activity, sample menus and other metabolic conditions that can increase your risk of developing heart disease.
*Read Online: Cholesterol PDF, Cholesterol Completion Form

Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer strikes men and women equally with the risk increasing with age. Find out how colorectal cancer is preventable, treatable and beatable with this guide.
*Read Online: Colorectal Cancer PDF, Colorectal Cancer Completion Form

Core Strength
More than just a buzz word or something exclusive to athletes, core strength is essential for movements of daily living, preventing low back pain and reducing your overall risk of injury. This booklet reviews the basics of core strength and emphasizes the use of a stability ball to perform core exercises. Stability balls available for $10, checks only payable to NUSCO.
*Read Online: Core Strength PDF, Core Strength Completion Form

Dental Health
Dental health is an important issue, as it not only affects our appearance but it plays a huge role in our overall health. This informative booklet reviews some basic information about your mouth and teeth, the affects of lifestyle choices such as diet and smoking on your dental health, specifics on home dental care and preventive dental check-ups.
*Read Online: Dental Health PDF, Dental Health Completion Form

Depression
Depression impacts nearly one in ten individuals. The Depression guidebook discusses the symptoms and various types of depression as well as the causes of depression for women, men, children, and the elderly. Find out what types of medical and alternative treatments are available and the role of friends and family during treatment.
*Read Online: Depression PDF, Depression Completion Form

Diabetes Management
If you have diabetes, treating it successfully is essential to good health. This booklet is designed to help you take important steps to prevent problems associated with diabetes covering topics such as controlling your blood glucose, managing complications, and beyond basic topics such as vitamin supplements and herbal remedies.
*Read Online: Diabetes Management PDF, Diabetes Management Completion Form

Diabetes Prevention
16 million Americans have diabetes but don't know it. Your Game Plan to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes will help you determine if you are at risk for diabetes and what you can do to control it if it affects you, a friend, or a family member. Focusing on eating healthy foods and getting more physical activity, participants are encouraged to develop a 'game plan' for reducing their risk.
*Read Online: Diabetes Prevention PDF, Diabetes Prevention Completion Form

Food Portions
Portions sizes and obesity rates in the United States have grown in parallel over the past twenty years. This increase in portion size has led to 'portion distortion' as we've lost sight of what a true serving is. The How Much are You Eating? book is designed to increase your awareness of standard portion sizes along with the number of calories you're consuming in the portions you eat and how that can affect your weight.
*Read Online: Food Portions PDF, Food Portions Completion Form

Healthy Sleep
This guide is packed with helpful information that will help you get a better night's sleep. Understanding what sleep is, what it does for you, how much sleep is enough and what sleep hygiene habits you should or shouldn't use are just some of the many topics covered. Also includes information on sleep disorders along with resources for additional information.
*Read Online: Healthy Sleep PDF, Healthy Sleep Completion Form

Hearing Loss
More than 31 million people suffer from hearing loss in the U.S., including 1.4 million children under the age of 18. Hearing loss can cause considerable negative social, psychological, cognitive and health effects if left untreated. This comprehensive booklet reviews how we hear, signs of hearing loss, treatments, hearing aids, childhood hearing loss and prevention strategies.
*Read Online: Hearing Loss PDF, Hearing Loss Completion Form

Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a very serious health condition that many people are afraid to talk to their doctor about. Discover if your symptoms parallel those of IBS and find out what you can do to relieve the discomfort you're experiencing.
*Read Online: Irritable Bowel PDF, Irritable Bowel Completion Form

Liquid Calories
Beverages can be a major source of calories. Americans take in more calories from soft drinks than from any other category of food. In a nation where overweight and obesity are at epidemic proportions, it's important to take a look at how beverage intake is affecting weight and health.
*Read Online: Liquid Calories PDF, Liquid Calories Completion Form

Living Green
American's make up just 5% of the world population but consume 33% of the planets resources and waste up to 75% due to inefficiency and lack of awareness. How we live is a big part of the problem. It can also be a big part of the solution if we adopt more environmentally sustainable lifestyles. This program will give you insight into some simple steps you can take to make a positive impact.
*Read Online: Living Green PDF, Living Green Completion Form

Lyme Disease
This informative guide reviews how humans acquire Lyme Disease and what we can do to protect ourselves. Learning to identify ticks that carry the disease, knowing the symptoms and treatments, and applying techniques to reduce your risk are all discussed.
*Read Online: Lyme Disease guide, Lyme Disease Completion Form

Menopause Guidebook
This informative guidebook covers all aspects of menopause - from the physiological changes in the body to dietary supplements and hormone therapy to how to manage your health after menopause. A great resource for understanding this complex transition.
*Read Online: Menopause PDF, Menopause Completion Form

Men's Health
This popular guidebook is now available in its second edition and dispels many of the myths regarding men's health. Covering general health topics such as cardiovascular health, prostate health, diet, and exercise but also includes information on emotional health, substance abuse, accident prevention and fatherhood.
*Read Online: Men's Health PDF, Men's Health Completion Form

Migraines
Do you suffer from migraines? You're not alone...over 28 million Americans do. Many people can lower their risk by avoiding stress, getting enough sleep, eating regularly, and - for some people - avoiding alcohol and certain foods. In this book, you'll discover how to take charge of your migraines so that you can prevent their onset and get fewer of them.
*Read Online: Managing Migraine PDF, Migraine Completion Form

Office Ergonomics
Ergonomics looks at what kind of work you do, what tools you use, and the environment you work in. The aim is to find the best fit between you and your job tasks. The objective of this guidebook is to provide you with the information on how to adjust your workstation to fit your needs and also to give you a brief overview of common workplace injuries and how to prevent them.
*Read Online: Office Ergonomics PDF, Office Ergonomics Completion Form

Osteoporosis
Ten million Americans have osteoporosis and another 34 million are at high risk. Boning Up on Osteoporosis provides detailed information on this prevalent disease discussing risk factors, prevention, detection strategies, and treatment options along with bone healthy exercises for daily living.
*Read Online: Osteoporosis Guide, Osteoporosis Completion Form

Physical Activity
The Be Active Your Way booklet provides information on the benefits of regular physical activity including information on the types of exercise and intensity levels to choose, how to get started if you're new to exercise and how to increase your activity level if you're currently active. Tracking logs for aerobic and strengthening exercises are included.
*Read Online: Physical Activity PDF, Physical Activity Completion Form

Reading Food Labels
This booklet will outline in detail how you can quickly and easily read a food label, enabling you to understand not only what's in the foods you eat, but also how you can make adjustments to your diet to live a longer, healthier life.
*Read Online: Food Labels PDF, Food Labels Completion Form

Stress
Long-term stress is bad for your health. Find out what stress is, what causes it, and its symptoms. Most importantly, the Understanding Stress booklet reviews simple wells you can help manage stress better.
*Read Online: Stress Management PDF, Stress Management Completion Form

Tobacco Free
Many ex-smokers say that quitting was the hardest thing they ever did. The Clearing the Air booklet includes a checklist which allows individuals to determine their level of nicotine dependence and the triggers which create the urge to smoke. Helpful information on the steps to begin a cessation program are included along with daily tips for sticking to it.
*Read Online: Clearing the Air PDF, Clearing the Air Completion Form

Ulcers
Ulcers affect millions of Americans causing pain and discomfort. Recent medical advances have increased our understanding of ulcer formation and new and expanded treatments are available. This booklet will give you some insight into how you can manage peptic ulcers.
*Read Online: Peptic Ulcer guide, Peptic Ulcer Completion Form

Weight Control
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight is good for your overall health and will help you prevent and control many diseases and conditions. This 36-page booklet covers information on how to lose weight, grocery shopping, food preparation, dining out, physical activity, medications and surgeries for weight loss, goal-setting and more.
*Read Online: Weight Control PDF, Weight Control Completion Form

Women's Health
This comprehensive guidebook covers all aspects of women's health; preventive screenings to pregnancy, menopause to stress, healthy states to managing disease...it's all there! It concludes with a nice section on how to talk with your doctor and questions to ask while at your next visit.
*Read Online: Women's Health PDF, Women's Health Completion Form