eBranch Blog

February 04, 2008

Well Red @ HCPL

Friday, February 1st was National Wear Red Day. Harris County Public Library employees joined the American Heart Association's fight against heart disease by wearing red to work. National Wear Red Day is part of the AHA's Go Red for Women movement.

The American Heart Association is working to raise awareness of the number of women affected by cardiovascular disease and to empower women to reduce their risk.

The library has a number of resources for both men and women that can help you learn more about heart disease and what you can do to prevent it. Check out our Find It! Guide on heart health and take a look at some of the books in our collection.

Kathy Kastan. From the Heart: A Woman's Guide to Living Well With Heart Disease
After undergoing emergency bypass surgery at age forty-two, Kathy Kastan found her world shifting in unexpected ways. Everything--her sense of well being, her relationships, her daily routine, even her body image--seemed to change. Doctors could help her recover physically, but she had to find new ways to recover emotionally and recreate a happy, healthy life.

Daniel Levy and Susan Brink. A Change of Heart: Unraveling the Mysteries of Cardiovascular Disease
A Change of Heart is a detailed account of the revolutionary Framingham Heart Study-which, over the years, has provided conclusive evidence that cardiovascular disease is largely the result of measurable and modifiable risk factors. Here is a clear-eyed and intriguing assessment of the achievements of this study and of its continuing importance to our health today.

Ed and Jo Beth Young. 365 Days of Total Heart Health: Transform Your Physical and Spiritual Life
Convinced that there is a link between our physical and spiritual health, Young offers individuals help and hope for revolutionizing both. This unique 365-day devotional serves up a daily spiritual reflection accompanied by Scripture, a spiritual heart health tip, and a physical heart health tip.

Julius Torelli. 7 Life-Saving Heart Disease Tests That Your Doctor May Not Give You
The latest scientific research has revealed that cholesterol levels are not the definitive indicator of heart disease risk. In fact, there are six new lab tests and a CT scan that can reveal much about the state of the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Torelli explains what the tests are, what they reveal, and how to get them.

Otelio S. Randall. The Encyclopedia of the Heart and Heart Disease
Randall, director of the Preventive Cardiology/Hypertension Program at Howard University, explains terms and concepts related to the heart and heart diseases in this encyclopedia for general readers, students, and healthcare professionals. Some 900 entries provide current information on subjects such as preventative measures, surgeries, procedures, symptoms, lifestyle implications, and treatments.