health
Jumpstart January with New Fitness DVDs
Exhale [videodisc]: Core Fusion 30 day sculpt by produced and directed by Ernie Schultz
Leslie Sansone. Just walk [videodisc]: ultimate 5 day walk plan
The Firm. Cardio dance club [videodisc]
Tae Bo express [videodisc] by directed by Darren Capik
Great buns and thighs step workout [videodisc] by Kathy Smith
Older Adults October, 2012
In a rut, looking to change, improve, grow? Attend 
AARP online retreat "5 Weeks to a New Life" without leaving home. The five webinars focus on marriage, money, and personal growth.
AARP online retreat "5 Weeks to a New Life" without leaving home. The five webinars focus on marriage, money, and personal growth.
Oct 06, 2012
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Summer Saturdays Walking Club
As part of our Connect Your Summer Program join us Saturday July 28th and earn the Be Well Badge by walking around the lake at Heritage Park. Meet at the "clock" adjacent to the library at noon with friends or family. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, sunscreen, etc. We'll do three laps around the lake, more that a mile, which should take about 30 minutes! This is the last walking date for the Connect Your Summer Program but keep on trekking...
Summer Saturdays Walking Club
As part of our Connect Your Summer Program join us Saturday July 14th and earn the Be Well Badge by walking around the lake at Heritage Park. Meet at the "clock" adjacent to the library at noon for a half hour walk around the lake, more that a mile! Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, friends, family, sunscreen, etc. Additional Saturday walk dates, weather-permitting, include July 21st and July 28th.
Well Badge by walking around the lake at Heritage Park. Meet at the "clock" adjacent to the library at noon for a half hour walk around the lake, more that a mile! Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, friends, family, sunscreen, etc. Additional Saturday walk dates, weather-permitting, include July 21st and July 28th.
Medical Mystery #2
Clues
- A rare disorder characterized by inflammation of the muscles and the skin
- Its cause is unknown but it may result from either a viral infection or autoimmune reaction
- Occurs in all ages but most common among middle-age adults and school-age children
- Women are most frequently affected
- Actor Laurence Olivier suffered from this disease in 1974 and nearly died
Summer Saturdays Walking Club
As part of our Connect your Summer Program join us Saturday June 30th and earn the Be Well Badge by walking around the lake at Heritage Park. Meet at the "clock" adjacent to the library at noon with friends or family. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, sunscreen, hats, etc. We'll do three laps around the lake, more than a mile, which should take about 30 minutes! Additional Saturday walk dates, weather permitting include July 7th, July 14th, July 21st and July 28th.
walking around the lake at Heritage Park. Meet at the "clock" adjacent to the library at noon with friends or family. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, sunscreen, hats, etc. We'll do three laps around the lake, more than a mile, which should take about 30 minutes! Additional Saturday walk dates, weather permitting include July 7th, July 14th, July 21st and July 28th.
Healthy Kids
Active kids by Kathryn Smithyman & Bobbie Kalman ; photographs by Marc Crabtree
Be healthy! it's a girl thing: food fitness and feeling great by Mavis Jukes, Lilian Cheung
Exercising for good health by Shirley W.
Best Health Books in 2011
Selected and reviewed by Library Journal contributors, here is their list of the best health books of the year:
The mommy docs' ultimate guide to pregnancy and birth by Yvonne Bohn [et al.]
The diabetes manifesto: take charge of your life by Lynn Crowe, Julie Stachowiak
The buena salud guide for a healthy heart by Jane L. Delgado; foreword by John C. Lewin
How to Stay Healthy over the Holidays
It's that time of year when the hustle and bustle during the holiday season starts to take its toll. Being in crowded malls, family gatherings, and office parties brings us together in close proximity and that means more opportunities for cold and flu viruses to spread more rapidly. Here are some tips to avoid getting sick and check out this book, The Secrets of People Who Never Get Sick.The Doctors Are In!
Get your weekly dose of The Doctors. The Emmy Award-winning team from daytime TV will appear every Sunday in the USA Weekend. Dr. Jim Sears, Dr. Andrew Ordon, Dr. Lisa Masterson and Dr. Travis Stork each have their own HealthSmart columns that shares helpful tips for a healthy lifestyle. Also, check out their newest book, The Doctors 5-Minute Health Fixes.Diabetes
November is American Diabetes month. 24 million children and adults in the United States live with Diabetes. 57 million Americans are at risk for type 2 Diabetes. American Diabetes Association is launching a national movement to Stop Diabetes. Learn more about this by visiting stopdiabetes.com
Oct 28, 2009
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Learn About A Vegan Diet
The many health benefits of the vegan diet will be the subject of a program held October 20 at 7 p.m. at the library. Gaia Kile, a Family Nurse Practitioner working with natural and holistic approaches to health and disease, is the featured speaker. His talk will address the science behind some of the benefits and key factors for success through vegan nutrition. To register for this free program, visit www.cantonpl.org or call 734-397-0999.
Toxic Chemicals on Our Pets
An April, 2009 paper by the National Resources Defense Council found that certain flea and tick pet collars have such a high concentration of toxins that they may cause cancer and other health disorders. These chemicals are especially dangerous to young children who are more likely to ingest them than adults.For natural alternatives to pet care, read Pets and the Planet by Carol Frischmann.
Jul 15, 2009
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Road Rage in the Motor City
A recent study ranked Detroit as number three in a list of top cities for rude, aggressive driving. Not only is this dangerous to a driver's health and car, implications are that it is psychologically damaging as well. For more information on the habits of drivers, read Traffic: Why W
Jun 21, 2009
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2009 Caregiving Conference
If you are providing care for an older person or a person with a disability you will want to attend the 2009 Caregiving Conference being held on Monday, May 4, 5:30 - 9:00 p.m. at Summit on the Park. Caregivers and the adult person they are caring for are welcome to attend. Admission is free and you can register at the conference. Additional dates and locations can be found at the 2009 Caregiving Conference website.
May 01, 2009
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