Think positive!

  The National Institutes of Health report in their August newsletter that a positive outlook is good for your health.  A positive attitude...

Upcoming events at Central Library

This week! Kombucha!  A reminder that this Thursday evening, July 16, William Pauley will be at the Central Library to talk about the art of...

Get and stay active

Physical activity is a must for living a healthy and happy life, and exercise doesn't have to just happen at the gym.  Moving around thr...

Celebrate National Library Week with Laughter Yoga and Exercise

Next week is National Library Week, and what better way to celebrate than by attending an event in the Healthy Living series put together b...

Healthy Eating on a Budget!

This Saturday March 21 it's time for another program on budget-friendly nutrition! Join Operation Food Search at the Barr Branch at 3 p....

Two Weeks In, And The Moustaches Are Flourishing!

Check out the progress on our competitors' moustaches! Remember, aside from growing fantastic moustaches, Movember is a time to discuss ...

Moustache updates!

We're 10 days into Movember, and our competitors have varying degrees of moustaches appearing. (Scott would like it known that he had to...

Stop by the Baden Branch this Saturday!

The Library's Baden Branch, 8448 Church Road, is once again hosting its Living Life Expo this Saturday, October 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m...

Free Health Screenings for Kids on August 2

Join the St. Louis Public Library for a free Back-to-School Health Fair next Saturday, August 2. The fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 ...

Are You At Risk for Diabetes?

All month on the blog, we're talking about diabetes. And we know that some of you are thinking, "Well, I don't have diabetes. W...

Let's Talk About Diabetes at the Library

As we head into July, the St. Louis Public Library is turning its focus to diabetes. Diagnoses of the chronic condition is on the rise natio...

Cardio Time at Central Library!

Don't forget that tonight is the second event in the Library's 2014 Consumer Health Information Speaker Series, "Can I Catch Th...

Take Care of Those Toes!

As the weather gets warmer outside, it�s time to check in with our feet. After all, warm weather means swimming pools and flip-flops and fee...

Let's Think About What We Eat!

In preparation for March�s Culinary Month here at St. Louis Public Library, we thought it would be a good idea to take a moment to look at ...

Kids Can (and Should) Still Be Active, Even If the Weather's Nasty

According to the American Heart Association , kids need at least an hour of exercise every day. But with all of the cold, snowy days we�ve ...

Stop by the "So You Got Moves" Expo This Saturday to Learn About St. Louis' Health Resources

St. Louis Public Library is proud to participate in the "So You Got Moves" health expo, this Saturday, February 8. Sponsored by th...

Thinking About Quitting Smoking? You're Not Alone, and We Have Resources to Help

In a report released January 16, the Centers for Disease Control noted that the rate of smoking has now reached a historic low � just 18 pe...

Don't Forget to Take Care of Your Skin This Winter

Everyone hears about how important it is to protect their skin during the summer months, but the cold weather of winter brings its own skin...