Ajánlások és útmutatók a biztonságos internethasználathoz

Lots of information can be found online about food, including nutritional information and some great recipes. Exercise videos can be found on YouTube and other sites that show viewers how to do specific exercises. These instructional videos can be extremely helpful but seniors must be aware of their own limitations and consider consulting a doctor or a personal trainer before engaging in any new exercise. However, to avoid any negative health outcomes and make an effort to tackle the problem of misinformation, bearing in mind some safety guidelines for using media for healthcare is essential.

Searching for Information Online - How to look for reliable sources of information?

With regard to the health related media information, national and international sites and apps providing medical information and advice exist. Some are useful for such things as understanding how specific drugs work or getting an overview of an illness or condition. For instance, it is possible to have access to online forums where people dealing with similar conditions share experiences and answer each other’s questions, as well as to detailed information related to specific products on companies' websites. These sites can be extremely valuable, however it is important to question oneself before acting on anything read on any website or app. It is crucial to begin by knowing who is behind the site or app. In general, sites operated by the government (ending in.gov) or well regarded medical institutions have reliable information, but some commercial sites promoting products might have questionable purposes – this does not necessarily mean that it does not have useful information, but it is something that one should keep in mind.

Please go to our dedicated section “National References” for a list of certified and reliable websites dealing with health information in your country.

To keep in mind!

Even with legitimate sites, online advice for diagnosing an illness is not reliable as some may contain information that has not been vetted by medical professionals. Having a symptom associated with an illness does not necessarily mean that a senior is affected by that illness. Besides, seniors should always check with a medical doctor or trusted healthcare provider before taking any action or medications. At last, it is important to never enter any personal or health information on a site or an app until it is certain that it is legitimate and will respect and protect their privacy.

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