Have you ever wondered why it is so difficult to keep a New Year's resolution? Research confirms the limitations of will-power in effecting lasting change. Forming positive habits and embracing wellness goals are keys to maintaining good health. Learn about resources that can help you achieve your goals -- and still have fun!
Join Dr. Zeev Gross, a family practitioner with a special interest in preventive medicine and increasing longevity and quality of life through improved lifestyle habits, for this free program.
Where? North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St., Room 2/3
Are you one of the many people with an undiagnosed thyroid disorder? It is estimated that 1 in every 3 Canadians has a thyroid disease but as many as half don't know it.
Thyroid diseases include:
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
Graves' Eye Disease
Thyroiditis including Hashimoto's Disease
Thyroid cancer
For more information, read About Thyroid Disease from the Thyroid Foundation of Canada.
Also read about thyroid conditions at MyThyroid.com, a site maintained by Dr. Daniel Drucker, University of Toronto, Mount Sinai Hospital.
Check out the Library's recent books about thyroid disease. To see which branch has a copy of the book and to place a hold, click on the title or cover link;
February 22, 2012 | marietta forster-haberer |
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Is there a relationship between diet and cognitive change?Find out how food choices can affect the brain and play a role in the way your brain ages.
Dr. Carol Greenwood, Baycrest senior scientist and a professor in the department of nutritional sciences at University of Toronto, presents the results of her research in this fascinating talk on the relationship between diet and brain function.
Canadian food labelling regulations do not make it easy for consumers to determine the nutritional value of packaged foods. Learn some of the most common pitfalls of nutritional labelling and how to avoid them at this free program.
Dr. Zeev Gross is a family practitioner with a special interest in preventive medicine and increasing longevity and quality of life through improved lifestyle habits.
Where? North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St., Room 1
February 9, 2012 | marietta forster-haberer |
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Valentine's Day is just around the corner, so why not do something healthy for your and your sweetheart's ticker? Here are some ideas to get you started ♥♥♥
Instead of the traditional box of chocolates and rich restaurant fare, how about a romantic candlelight dinner at home. It's not too late to look up a heart-healthy recipe in one of our cook books ♥♥♥
Quality time is one of the most meaningful gifts. Why not plan an outing together? Go ice skating, rock climbing, visit a museum.... Whatever you do, the important thing is to spend quality time together. And don't forget to tell your significant other how you feel about him or her and help each other to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
For more tips on heart-healthy living, check out our earlier health blog on the subject or put a hold on one of these books from the library. Happy Valentine's Day ♥♥♥
Do you feel sad and depressed one day and then highly energized and excited the next? Are you moody, easily distracted or overly agitated? Do you have trouble sleeping or eating? Do you abuse drugs or engage in risky or agressive behaviours? Does it affect your work at school or at the office? These are some of the symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Bipolar disorder (previously called Manic-Depressive Illness) is a mood disorder that will affect 1% of Canadians in their lifetime.
See a list of the free Upcoming Support Programs in Toronto at the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario website.
Check out the Library's recent books about bipolar disorder. To see which branch has a copy of the book and to place a hold, click on the title or cover link;
