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Health & Wellness

Icon of the event Walk into Health
Thu Jun 27, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Toronto Public Health Nurse Mirna will talk about:...

Icon of the event Searching TPL's Health Databases
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

Learn to find health information using the Toronto Public Library's health databases. No registration is required.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Oct 17
Icon of the event The Amazing Labs of Toronto Rehab!  Innovative Solutions to Aging's Challenges
Tue Oct 08, 2013 | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Imagine floor tiles that take blood pressure readings, monitors that detect sleep patterns and refrigerators that identify eating patterns! Toronto Rehab's iDAPT Centre, a global leader in rehabilitation research, brings the...

Icon of the event Locating Reliable Health Information on the Internet
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

Learn to tell if the health information on the internet is reliable. See which websites our health librarians recommend. No registration required.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Sep 19
Icon of the event Antibiotic Resistance
Wed Sep 25, 2013 | 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Dr. J. D. Stewart, U of T (retired), explores the worrying trend towards Antibiotic Resistance. Can you imagine a day when Antibiotics don't work anymore? What can we do today to protect future generations from this very re...

Icon of the event Seniors' Tech Discovery Fair
Fri Sep 20, 2013 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Toronto Reference Library

Try it! Are you curious about new technology? Would you like to find out more about eBooks, eReaders, digital magazines, smart-phones, tablets, social networking, age-friendly apps and more? Learn about new age-friendly el...

Pedometer Lending Program
Pedometer Lending Program

Count your steps using a pedometer borrowed from the library. Get some motivation and get active.