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Resources and Tips for Helping You and Your Patrons Make Smart New Year’s Resolutions

Posted by on January 11th, 2022 Posted in: Consumer Health, Public Libraries
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As we move into 2022 many of us (and our patrons) have made New Year’s Resolutions. Here are some tips and resources to help everyone stay on track.

Watch out for False Promises and Scams

The Truth Behind Weight Loss Ads from the FTC

 

Explore the Social Determinants of Health from Healthy People 2030.

So much of what affects our health is out of our control. How does your library form partnerships in your communities to address these?

 

Resources for specific goals:

MedlinePlus has pages that may align with your specific goals

Additional Resources:

 

Image of the author ABOUT Bobbi Newman
Bobbi Newman (MLIS, MA) is the Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist for NNLM R6 at the University of Iowa. She is the author of Fostering Wellness in the Workplace: A Guide for Libraries. She developed the popular NNLM course “Wellness in the Library Workplace.” Bobbi is a mindfulness student and a member of Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH). She currently serves as a member of the Advisory Board for Let’s Move in Libraries. She divides her time between her dog, reading fantasy and nonfiction, playing video games, crafting, kayaking, biking, and gardening.

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