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.…
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,…
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…
Stretch Into Yoga This September by Trying and Picking up a Helpful Yoga Book
September is officially the start of National Yoga Month. Yoga is a great mind and body exercise. Research shows the many health benefits associated with it. Yoga isn't just a…
Spring Into Pilates This Month!
Bring in spring by trying a new workout routine, Pilates! The month of May officially celebrates national Pilates month. This popular workout class was founded by Joseph Pilates. Joseph Pilates…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Dry January-Titles for the Teetotalers
We are almost through this first month of the year. Many of us are trying to cut back, or abstain from alcohol in the name of Dry January. And with…
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…
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…
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…
National Library Week: Connect to your Health
I confess, I have a relative who asks me every time I see him, "how are all the books?" I try my best to remind him that while books are…
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…
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…