Question of the Week:
A patron visited the library, seeking information on the pros and cons of bottled water. The librarian steered her toward NYU Professor Marion Nestle's book, What to Eat, which features a discussion of just this issue. The patron perused the chapter and took notes.
Arthritis is the second most common cause of work disability after heart disease. (Arthritis Foundation)
In the U.S., the five-year survival rate for cancers diagnosed between 1996 and 2002 was 66%, compared to 51% in 1975-77. (Cancer Facts & Figures 2007)
Many people with high blood pressure don’t know they have it, even though about 1/3 of American adults do. (American Heart Association)
When walking for exercise, a good speed is 20 minutes per mile, depending on your age and fitness level.