Health Highlights: Top 5 Checkouts of 2025
Ever wondered which health books got checked out the most this year? To answer this question, we looked at the titles in the 610s with the highest number of checkouts…
Health Highlights: Diabetes Resources
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Probably you, a friend, or a family member have had to deal with Diabetes. This month is a good reminder that the library can assist…
The Health Fair and Arthritis Resources
The Annual Library Health Fair is coming up on Saturday, November 8, from 1:00 - 4:00 PM. Stop by for vision, hearing, cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, and stroke risk screenings.…
Health Highlights: the Importance of 988
988 Day September 8 is the 2nd Annual 988 Day. This is a day set aside during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (also in September) to raise awareness about the National…
Health Highlights: Yoga, Anyone?
Yoga has numerous benefits. Yoga helps to improve stress management, cardiovascular health, mental health, balance and posture, just to name a few. If you are curious about yoga and want…
Health Highlights: We’ve Got Your Back
Looking for ways to keep your back strong and healthy? Check out the list below for some ideas in books, DVDs, and eBooks. Have a question about the back or…
Health Highlights: Inflammation Situation
I know - this might not be the best time of year to talk about healthy eating. But if you are looking for ways to improve your diet, you probably…
Health Highlights: Meditative May
Adopt the pace of nature: Her secret is patience Ralph Waldo Emerson The warmer weather, the clearer skies, the birds singing, the abundant daylight - this time of year always…
Health Highlights: Clean Eats
Spring is here . . Spring Cleaning . . . Clean Eating! What is clean eating? According to the Mayo Clinic, clean eating is eating foods that are as close…
Health Highlights: Self-Care During American Heart Month
The National Institute of Mental Health defines Self-Care as "taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health." During…
Health Highlights: Thyroid Awareness
The Thyroid is often described as a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your neck. I always liked that analogy. January is Thyroid Awareness Month. If you are struggling with…
Health Highlights: Academic Testing
Are you studying for an entrance or certification exam in the healthcare field? The library has study guides in the collection that can help you to prepare for your exam.…
Health Highlights: Behind the Medical Curtain
Medical dramas have always been popular shows to watch on TV or to stream. The Good Doctor, The Resident, and House are just a few examples. And I am sure…
Health Highlights: Health Literacy
October is Health Literacy Month and highlights the importance of easy-to-understand reliable health information. Your library is an excellent resource for health information and can help you to take control…
Health Highlights: National Preparedness Month
When I was 13, I was at a softball game in late May playing out in left field. Suddenly, the game stopped and everyone looked towards the sky. Across the…
Health Highlights: Start With Your Heart
If you are looking for ways to become healthier, you can always start with your heart. Don't wait until January to make New Year's resolutions, or February when hearts are…
Health Highlights: Epi-genetically Speaking
I always thought that your genes were sort of like your fingerprint -- you get what you get, and you cannot change it. While this may be basically true, the…
Health Highlights: Brainy Books
Books on brains get our attention! This, of course, is especially true in the area of Health and Wellness. Following is a list of six beneficial brain books that examine…