On Thursday October 11th from 3-5:00 pm a representative from Student Technology Services will be in Himmelfarb Library to resolve your computer issues (laptops, wireless, etc.). Please stop by the Circulation Desk and ask for assistance!
Month: October 2012
Healthy dieting – what works and what is healthy?
![U.S. News Best Diets](http://himmelfarblibrary.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/bestdiets.jpg?w=300)
Go from zzzz to Zumba! Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb
![zumba](http://himmelfarblibrary.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/zumba.jpg?w=300)
Got info? GW’s Breastfeeding Friendly University Project
George Washington University recently launched the Breastfeeding Friendly University Project, a university-wide, collaborative effort. One aspect of this initiative is geared toward health sciences education on breastfeeding. Himmelfarb Library provides a number of information resources to support this initiative including:
Books
- Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (Riordan, 4th ed); 3rd edition available in print (RJ216 .B775 2005)
- Maternal and Infant Assessment for Breastfeeding and Human Lactation: A Guide for the Practitioner (Cadwell, 2nd ed)
- Breastfeeding : A Guide for the Medical Profession (Lawrence, 6th ed.) RJ216 .L358 2005
- Study Guide for Breastfeeding and Human Lactation (Coates, 4th ed)
- Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk (Briggs, 9th ed)
Journals
- Breastfeeding Medicine 2006 - Present
- International Breastfeeding Journal 2006 - Present
- Journal of Human Lactation (coming in January 2013)
Audiovisual Materials
- Living Through Mastitis : A Practitioner's Guide (DVD) RG492 .L585 2010 DVD
- Maternal & Infant Nutrition (CDROM) RG559 .M425 2002
Hungry? Stressed out? Check out Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb
Hungry? Stressed-out? Missing the gym? Himmelfarb Library is launching a Healthy Living @ Himmelfarb campaign this semester and we invite you to our kick-off event featuring Katie Albers, Healthy Eating Specialist from Whole Foods who will be conducting a Healthy Eating on a Budget presentation on Monday, October 8. Please RSVP quickly to reserve your spot - food will be served!!
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Date: Monday, October 8, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Room: Himmelfarb 202
Sponsored: Katie Albers from Whole Foods
Need a study break or help with stress reduction? Stop by Himmelfarb Library on Thursday at 4:00pm to preview our Healthy Living Kits and try out fitness and relaxation equipment ranging from yoga mats and blocks, double-dutch jump ropes,hula hoops and more!
Preview Fitness/Relaxation Kits:
Date: Thursday, October 4, 2012
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Himmelfarb Library 1st floor
High protein and low carb diets – what’s the evidence?
- Lepe M, Bacardí Gascón M, Jiménez Cruz A. Long-term efficacy of high-protein diets: a systematic review. Nutr Hosp. 2011 Nov-Dec;26(6):1256-9. Review. PubMed PMID: 22411369.
- Astrup A, Meinert Larsen T, Harper A. Atkins and other low-carbohydrate diets: hoax or an effective tool for weight loss? Lancet. 2004 Sep 4-10;364(9437):897-9. Review. PubMed PMID: 15351198.
This blog posting is part of Himmelfarb Library's Healthy Living initiative.