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Although there are thousands of health-related websites, reliable online resources stand a cut above the rest. The websites of major health associations, organizations and foundations provide the highest-quality health information; their online content is credible, accurate, current and easy to understand. It is important to keep the following suggestions in mind when searching for health information online to get the most out of the resources available:

• Ease of navigation: A search bar or search tool should be available from the home page
• Clarity of language: The content should be easy to understand
• Updated content: It is important to check the date to keep track of how recently the content was reviewed or updated
• Input from experts: Experts should be affiliated with the site, whether they are answering questions in forums, participating in instant chat features, or reviewing site content – they offer the best insights about what’s happening in their fields
• Privacy policies: The site should have a policy which ensures that users’ personal information will be kept confidential