Healthy Santa Cruz County

Healthy Santa Cruz County is a collection of health and wellness resources compiled by the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. It features easy access to top-quality, up-to-date medical news and information and provides quick links to relevant library books and medical databases, as well as the Community Information Database.

Check out the latest health news from WebMD...

• Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Stroke-Related Brain Damage
  Following a Mediterranean diet may help lower risk of brain damage related to silent strokes, new research shows. [Mon, Feb. 8]

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• Less TV, More Family Dinners Fight Childhood Obesity
  Simple lifestyle habits at home, such as having more family meals, could reduce obesity in preschoolers, new research suggests. [Mon, Feb. 8]

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• Nearly 1 in 3 Overweight Teens in Denial
  Nearly one in three overweight adolescents don't think they have a weight problem. [Mon, Feb. 8]

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• Thirdhand Smoke Creates Indoor Cancer Risk
  Tobacco smoke residue, or “thirdhand” smoke, mixes with indoor air pollutants to form cancer-causing substances. [Mon, Feb. 8]

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• Autism Risk Rises With Mother's Age
  Regardless of the father's age, a child's risk of autism rises with the age of the child's mother. Moms 40 and older are 77% more likely to have a child with autism, compared to mothers under age 25. [Mon, Feb. 8]

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Disclaimer...

The Library's "Healthy Santa Cruz County" database is designed for general educational and informational purposes only. It is intended to support - not replace - the relationship which users have with their health care provider(s). This database is not a substitute for professional health care and is not designed to offer medical advice nor to recommend any medical service provider/organization. The information provided through this database should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem, disease, or medical condition.