June is Seniors Month

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While exploring on the Internet can be fun and engaging, it’s important you take frequent breaks when working at the computer. So every 10 or 15 minutes:

• Look away from the computer screen.
• Stand up and stretch your shoulders.
• Gently roll your head to relieve neck strain.
• Shake hands out gently and open and close your fingers.

If you want to learn more about stretching at the computer or explore other online health resources, check out these healthy web resources below.

www.ergocise.com
ergonomic exercises to do at your computer.

www.canadian-health-network.ca
National information funded by Health Canada.

www.health.sympatico.ca
A good place to start for health information on the Internet.
    
www.yahoo.ca/health
Links to many websites on health, medicine and fitness.

www.heartandstroke.ca
The latest news, tips and health quizzes.

www.rxlist.com
Information on prescription drugs in plain English.

If you are still unsure about taking a computer course, check out these websites about how to get started on the Internet.

The HelpWeb: a Guide to Getting Started on the Internet
www.imagescape.com/helpweb/
Publisher – Imaginary Landscapes

Internet for Beginners
http://netforbeginners.about.com/
Publisher – About, Inc.    

Learn the Net : an Internet Guide and Tutorial (available in French and Spanish)
www.learnthenet.com                
Publisher - Learn the Net                                

Finally, here are some websites you may want to explore for news, shopping and other interesting topics.

www.ebay.ca
Search for collectibles and check out the online auctions.

www.rootsweb.com
Search your surname and other genealogy resources.

www.globeinvestor.com
Check your stocks and the TSE.

www.cooking.com
Find a new recipe to try.

www.travelocity.ca
Take a virtual trip and find travel information.

~ Information is courtesy of Toronto Public Library