Health Literacy Month

October is Health Literacy Month. Delaware Libraries and their partners provide programs and information on a variety of medical, wellness, and behavioral health topics. Please visit https://guides.lib.de.us/healthready for more!

Updated October 2, 2023
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Where to start : a survival guide to anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges
Correll, Gemma
Paper Book
A comforting and useful resource for anyone who's struggling emotionally and looking for help―from the nation's leading community-based nonprofit that addresses the needs of those living with mental illness It can be extremely hard to figure out what's going on in our own...
The brain health kitchen : preventing Alzheimer's through food with 100 recipes
Fenn, Annie
Paper Book
"Though packed with solid science, the book isn't dense reading; [Fenn] dishes up the data and information in easily digestible bites." --Seattle Times A physician and chef identifies the top ten brain-smart ingredients and shows that eating to maintain...
Random acts of medicine : the hidden forces that sway doctors, impact patients, and shape our health
Jena, Anupam B.
Paper Book
Does timing, circumstance, or luck impact your health care? This groundbreaking book reveals the hidden side of medicine and how unexpected--but predictable--events can profoundly affect our health. * Is there ever a good time to have a heart attack? Why do kids born in the summer get diagnosed...
The spark factor : the secret to supercharging energy, becoming resilient, and feeling better than ever
Maloof, Molly
Paper Book
Foreword by Dave Asprey A breakthrough program for women to revive their lost energy and vitality, developed by a leading biohacker and physician Inside of you, there is a spark--it's what animates you, and without it, you could not live. This energy creation isn't mystical, nor is...
The well-lived life : a 102-year-old doctor's six secrets to health and happiness at every age
McGarey, Gladys
CD
Gut driven : jump-start digestive health to nourish body, mind, and spirit
Postolowski, Ellen
Paper Book
Embrace that self-care goes beyond food, water, and exercise, and take a moment to think about what healthy means to you.Consider that you are only as healthy as the food you can digest. What you put into your body is essential-but unless your digestive system can effectively process the fuel you...
The essential guide to intermittent fasting for women : balance your hormones to lose weight, lower stress, and optimize health
Ramos, Megan
Paper Book
From renowned experts Megan Ramos and Dr. Jason Fung: A transformative approach to women's health and well-being that gives readers the tools to reclaim their health sustainably. "Essential reading for any woman wanting to improve her metabolic health and make sense of...
Foreign Bodies : Pandemics, Vaccines, and the Health of Nations
Schama, Simon.
Paper Book
A vibrant cultural history investigating pandemics and vaccines, by bestselling author and historian Simon Schama Cities and countries engulfed by panic and death, desperate for vaccines but fearful of what inoculation may bring. This is what the world has just gone through with Covid-19....
Built to move : the ten essential habits to help you move freely and live fully
Starrett, Kelly
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER * Simple but powerful physical practices to dramatically improve the way your body feels and prolong your lifespan, no matter how you spend your time * From the innovators behind The Ready State and the movement bible Becoming a Supple...
To dye for : how toxic fashion is making us sick--and how we can fight back
Wicker, Alden
Paper Book
A Silent Spring for your wardrobe, To Dye For is a jolting exposé that reveals the true cost of the toxic, largely unregulated chemicals found on most clothing today. Many of us are aware of the ethical minefield that is fast fashion: the dodgy labor practices, the...

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