Everyone is concerned about their health. We're interested in living longer, living better, and living healthier. And yet, surprisingly few of us know much about how to reach these goals. Healthworks is an engaging and informative series of telelvision specials which educate the public about the causes, symptoms and treatment options of illnesses and medical conditions. This companion web site explores today's most important health concerns.

Antibiotics: The Untold Story asks us to reconsider our dependence on antibiotics as the required treatment for any illness. When are antibiotics appropriate and what can you do to feel better when they are not?

Asthma looks at the most common, but misunderstood, chronic lung condition and ways in which it can be managed.

Attention Defict Disorder examines this common learning disability that impacts the lives of children, teenagers, and adults.

Depression sheds light on a common illness that still carries a crippling stigma that prevents people from seeking lifesaving treatment.

Diabetes: The Invisible Epidemic explores ways to diagnose and treat this lifelong medical condition.

Disordered Eating: When Food Takes Control helps friends and family understand the dangers and treatment of anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating.

Healthy Heart examines how you can prevent - and in some cases reverse - heart disease.

Grief and Loss helps you take the first step toward understanding your grief

Guide To Healthy Aging looks at common sense, practical steps we can take to live longer and healthier lives.

Kids Health f ocuses on kids' health issues from birth through the pre-school years.

The Change: Menopause discusses how women can improve their health during this time of transition.

This series of programs and companion web sites are a local production of Prairie Public Television and funded by Dakota Medical Foundation.

If you missed seeing Healthworks on Prairie Public Television, you still have a chance to keep up to date with these important health issues. Order a videotape copy of any of these interesting and informative programs for only $19.95 per program. Call 1-800-359-6900 to order your copies today.

The Healthworksweb site was developed as a community service. The site provides selected available information intended to increase knowledge about your health. Like any printed material, it may become out of date over time. It is important that you rely on the advice of a healthcare professional. This information is not intended to be a substitute for the advice of a healthcare professional, nor is it a recommendation for any particular treatment plan. Neither Prairie Public Television nor Dakota Medical Foundation warrants the accuracy of any information contained in this or any other Internet Web site. Web site links are provided as a resource, not an endorsement.