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.…
Healthy Sleep Habits
November 8 is WPPL's annual Health Fair. The library features a wide selection of materials touching upon health and wellness topics, this includes books, ebooks, and audiobooks -- all of…
Cat’s Picks! Cookbooks for Young Chefs
I don't know about you, but reading these Health Fair blogs makes me hungry! What's a better time than now to try some new recipes out? Thankfully, WPPL has a…
Laugh! It’s Good for You!
Laughter, the universal language Robert Provine, who studies laughter (also called Gelotology), said: "Laughter is a mechanism everyone has; laughter is part of universal human vocabulary. There are thousands of languages,…
Environmental Eats: Earth-Friendly Cooking
Below are a collection of books full of delicious recipes and helpful tips & tricks to empower every one of us to be more sustainable and earth-friendly in our cooking and eating habits. Let's get to it - bon appetit!
Calm Your Senses and Reduce Stress
Westlake Porter is full of resources for calming the senses and reducing stress. This information is meant to help you understand the options and resources that are available to you…
Adventures in Mindfulness
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.” - Anne Lamott Amid the buzz and hubbub of modern life, resolving to be mindful can…
Anti-Inflammatory Diet: A Healthy Option
Inflammation is a typical reaction to anything out of the ordinary that happens to your body. Examples include an injury, being exposed to a virus or toxic chemical or a…
Cat’s Picks! Mental Health Representation in Media
The first time I saw Disney's Return to Oz (1985), I was expecting the same fantastical, magical, wonderful escapism from the MGM classic, or something akin to Warner Bros The…
Eating the Rainbow is the New Black!
It seems that going to a Whole Foods, Plant-Based (WFPB) Diet is all the rage!So what does that mean? For some like myself, it means going vegan. For others, it…
Healthy Aging Resources At Westlake Porter Library
Exercise, a healthy diet, a gentle skincare regimen, and style can all contribute to one’s perception of age. To supplement our upcoming Health Fair at Westlake Porter Library, here are several resources related to healthy aging that are offered at our library.
Addressing the Stigma of Mental Illness
Westlake Porter Public Library's 2023 Health Fair takes place on Saturday, November 4, and one of the featured events is Understanding Mental Illness at 2:30pm. It aims to "reduce the…
Mental Health Help Now in Cuyahoga County!
This post is intended to provide information and resources to assist you when you are in need of mental health resources. It is not meant to diagnose or treat any…
The Healing Power of Nature
I don't know about you, but I spend an awful lot of time indoors (and I can bet that you do, too!). My job as a librarian has me sitting…
Resources for ADHD Support
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a very treatable condition that affects 366 million adults (according to the Journal of Global Health). It is a treatable and manageable condition with the…
Living with Chronic Pain
Coping with chronic pain can be challenging for individuals living with short- or long-term health conditions, affecting various aspects of one’s daily life. A range of pain management treatment options…
Free Yourself For More With Less
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about minimalism, downsizing, decluttering, simplifying, the KonMari Method etc. While I am certainly no expert in this field as evidenced by my…
Sense-sational Children’s Titles
Westlake Porter Public Library has many picture book titles that address sensory issues, overwhelming situations, sensory processing disorder, or autism. Check out Samantha Cotterill's Little Senses series and similar titles.…
The Benefits of Water, Inside and Out
Humans and water are inseparable. We drink it, work with it, exhale it, and play with it. The human body can only last mere days without it. It has been…
This is Your Brain on Puzzles
Besides being ridiculously fun, puzzles are also incredibly good for your brain! If you want to improve your logic skills, sharpen your mind, and have a bit of fun in…
Environmental Wellness
.Environmental wellness is a term established by the Center for Environmental Health in 1980. Having been established approximately 40 years ago, it is a relatively new concept. Environmental wellness refers…
Resources to Help Kids Deal with Anxiety in an Ever-Changing World
School is back in session, and the routine of day-to-day is back in swing. After a tumultuous 2020 school year, this one promises to be much smoother...or maybe not. With…
Tea and Wellness
Tea and wellness go hand in hand. We were very fortunate to visit Carlos at The Tea Lab in Lakewood, Ohio. Carlos shares both the benefits of how tea relates…
Crafting for Mental Health – Finding a Balance
When I started looking for scientific/medical resources espousing the mental health benefits of crafting, I found primarily anecdotal evidence. This anecdotal evidence was mostly about knitting and crocheting and some…