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Welcome to the Richmond Hill Public Library's Health and Wellness page. This collection of books and links to Web-based health resources is intended to provide reliable, easy-to-use resources designed to help you take charge of your health.*
In the News
 Association of Obesity With Mood and Anxiety Disorders in the Adult General Population
According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, the relationship between obesity and mental health is still unclear. Does obesity cause depression or depression cause obesity? (Go to Article)
In the News
Foods That Heal
Canadian Best Health magazine investigates whether common foods or nutraceuticals such as garlic or ginseng do have the power to relieve or even prevent common illnesses. (Go to Article)
In the News
Blood Pressure In Canadian Adults
Data from the Canadian Health Measures Survey indicate that nearly one-fifth (19%) of Canadians aged 20 to 79, roughly 4.6 million people had hypertension. (Go to Article)
In the News
The 1998 Autism Vaccine Study Linking Autism To the MMR Vaccine Now Retracted
The CBC News announced on February 2nd, 2010 that the controversial study, published in 1998 that linked the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine [MMR] to autism in children has now been retracted. (Go to Article)
Now in the Library
Boost Your Health With Bacteria by Fred Pescatore
 Can bacteria really boost your health? Yes, according to Dr. Pescatore. Not only can bacteria benefit your digestive system but can also influence immunity, inflammation and insulin resistance and may prevent some of the most serious illnesses of our time. (Check Status)
Now in the Library
Blood And Guts : A History Of Surgery by Richard Hollingham
 a highly readable book on the gory history of surgery. (Check Status)
In the News
Multiple Sclerosis could be a vascular problem states Italian doctor
Italian vascular surgeon, Dr Paolo Zamboni has a theory that multiple sclerosis is caused by blocked veins in the neck or chest. Blood is therefore prevented from draining properly from the brain. This "vein theory" has created "huge hope" in multiple sclerosis sufferers. (Go to Article)
In the News
A new approach could bring better depression treatments
this article claims that researchers are focusing on the wrong neurological targets in studying the causes of depression and talks of the role stress has on depression and the effectiveness of current antidepressants. (Go to Article)
Medical Bookshelf
Medical Mysteries
Do you love watching the TV series House or Bones? Are you fascinated by strange and rare medical symptoms? Love second guessing the medical detectives or are just love learning about the mysteries of the human body? These books are for you! (Read More)
Now in the Library
Treating The Brain : What The Best Doctors Know by Walter Bradley
 Dr Bradley gives us an easy-to-read book with the latest information about the complex and fascinating brain we rely on and what we should know and expect when a doctor's care is needed. (Check Status)
*Information provided by the Library's Health resources Web pages does not constitute a medical recommendation or endorsement by the Richmond Hill Public Library. Please read the library's disclaimer and copyright notice regarding linked sites. Decisions regarding your health should always involve the assistance of a professional health care professional. If you need immediate medical advice contact your own family physician or the Telehealth service at 1.866.797.0000.
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