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Strength Training for Older Adults

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Growing Stronger is an easy to follow, self-paced program for older adults. The strength training exercises will help adults build lean muscle and maintain their balance. Other tips for older adults include: Physical activity for a healthy weight, Get a Bone Density Test, and Ten Ways To Recognize Hearing Loss.

Learn How to Shape Your Surroundings…..

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Read Shape Your Surroundings to learn how to better control your weight. Also checkout What Is Healthy Eating? with ideas how to eat well everyday.

Does This Health Information Apply to Me?

Saturday, October 3rd, 2009

How can you know if health information in print, on tv, or online applies to you? Read Is this health information good for me?, posted on the National Network of Libraries of Medicine consumer information page.

Analyze your Breakfast

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Try out one of the health tools from the CDC, Center for Disease Control, analyzemyplate, to take a closer look at what you eat. Check out the Hydration Calculator to figure out how much water you need for your daily activity level. You can find more Personal Health Tools on healthfinder.gov.

Flu Updates from Health Organizations

Thursday, September 24th, 2009

EBSCO, a vendor of health and medical databases, is offering links to key information about the H1N1 influenza for health care providers. Take a look for free at ebscohost.com/flu. The updates are written for clinicians, nurses, and patients.

View the Teen Videofest

Sunday, September 13th, 2009

Teen Videofest contest winners will be presented on Sept. 25 at AMC River Park Square 20 from 7-9 p.m. Come watch the winning videos. Contact Mishelle Earley at mearley@spokanecounty.org or (509) 324-1494 for tickets or information.

How Much Radiation Does Your Cell Phone Emit?

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Read tips to reduce cell phone radiation. Compare your phone to the best phones/worst phones for radiation emission. Check the tips for children and cell phones here.

Time to Study; Time to Let Go

Thursday, September 10th, 2009

Time to Study suggests ways that parent can support their kids homework assignments. Do you have a child who has recently left for college? Time To Let Them Go offers tips to stay in touch with college bound kids.

Back to School Health, Behavioral, or Social Concerns for Your Family?

Friday, August 28th, 2009

If you have health concerns about your family during this cold and flu season, checkout a new book at the library, Germ proof your kids : the complete guide to protecting (without overprotecting) your family from infections, 616.9041 Rotbart. Do you have concerns that your child has difficulty focusing in school? Checkout ...

You’ve Got Rhythm

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Your internal clock controls your alertness and moods during the day. Read tips to help you function well during the day in the article You've Got Rhythm. For information about keeping your inner clock on track, also see Circadian Rhythms, the Need for Sleep, and Melatonin.

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