SFG Library

Whether you’re an experienced snowshoer or just getting started, 50 of the Best Snowshoe Trails Around Tahoe shares a wide variety of trails, mountains, and shores to explore in Lake Tahoe. Some of the routes included are Mt. Rose, Emerald Bay, and

A go-to source for the most reliable information on diabetes self-care from the diabetes authority. From describing the different types of diabetes to breaking down the details on blood glucose monitoring, the American Diabetes Association Complete G

A fully illustrated guide to strengthening of the core muscles tailored to the unique needs of aging adults. Featuring more than 100 step-by-step exercises, detailed fitness plans, techniques on proper core stability and tips on avoiding injury, this

With Tufts Eat Well and Exercise you’ll have information to help you stay active and independent for life. Discover hundreds of surprising facts about nutrition and exercise. Find the latest information on how foods affect your body and the nutri

There’s an ever-growing body of evidence supporting the relatively simple principles behind healthy eating. Yet the public seems to be more confused than ever about what to eat. The never-ending promotion of celebrity and other fad diets gets in th

Discover simple methods that will help you find quick relief and lasting solutions to everyday pain by fixing your body’s alignment through stretching and movement.

Eating doesn’t have to be so complicated. In this age of ever-more elaborate diets and conflicting health advice, Food Rules brings welcome simplicity to our daily decisions about food. It’s an easy-to-use guide that draws from a variety of tradi

The millions of fans of the Half Baked Harvest blog and bestselling books have fallen in love with Tieghan Gerard’s recipes for their wholesome decadence, non-fussy approach, and smart twists on comforting favorites. Written and photographed in the

The definitive guide to heart health from two of America’s most respected doctors at Cleveland Clinic, the number-one hospital for cardiac care in America. Are you one of the 82 million Americans currently diagnosed with cardiovascular disease - or

What is the “best” diet? Do calories matter? And when it comes to protein, fat, and carbs, which ones are good and which are bad? Mark Bittman and David Katz answer all these questions and more in a lively and easy-to-read Q&A format.

When it was first published, Intuitive Eating was revolutionary in its anti-dieting approach. The authors urge readers to embrace the goal of developing body positivity and reconnecting with one’s internal wisdom about eating―to unlearn everythin

Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers reports the latest thinking on prostate cancer management in clear, easy-to-understand prose. In a unique collaboration, a patient and his doctor provide a new perspective on living with this disease.

Let’s Ask Marion is a savvy and insightful question-and-answer collection that showcases the expertise of food politics powerhouse Marion Nestle in exchanges with environmental advocate Kerry Trueman. These informative essays show us how to advoc

Mayo Clinic Family Health Book has become a classic home medical reference. This book offers the latest in medical knowledge with a strong emphasis on self-care. From prevention to treatment, from infancy to old age, this health guide offers reliabl

Wouldn’t you like to live longer? And better? In this operating manual for longevity, Dr. Peter Attia draws on the latest science to deliver innovative nutritional interventions, techniques for optimizing exercise and sleep, and tools for addressin

Laptops and other electronic devices are a large part of our daily lives both at work and at home, which can lead to painful wrists, sore shoulders, stiff necks, and blurry vision. Pete Egoscue, using the techniques and principles developed at his cl

In his San Diego clinic, Pete Egoscue has taught women of all ages and from all walks of life how to use the Egoscue Method for safe, effective, and permanent relief from chronic pain without prescription painkillers, physical therapy, or invasive su

Pete Egoscue takes his program of postural therapy--which treats chronic musculoskeletal pain without drugs, surgery, or manipulation--to a whole new level. Using Eastern religions as a guide, he explores the mental and emotional, as well as physiolo

With this book in hand, you're on your way to regaining the greatest gift of all: a pain-free body! With the help of Pete Egoscue's program of quick stretches and strength-building exercises, you can cure chronic pain, and do it naturally.

Based on the results of his twenty-year nutritional study, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease by Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn illustrates that a plant-based, oil-free diet can not only prevent the progression of heart disease but can also reverse its effec

Just ten minutes a day of these modified stretches will help you improve your mobility without pain or injury. Stretching for 50+ is filled with safe, easy routines for any age. Learn warm-ups and cool-downs, use tools like a strap, therapy balls and

Levitin looks at the science behind what we all can learn from those who age joyously, as well as how to adapt our culture to take full advantage of older people's wisdom and experience. Throughout his exploration of what aging really means, using re

This book features hundreds of at-home stretches and exercises. This is a fully illustrated compendium of stretching and exercises for every part of the body, backed by the experience and medical and scientific authority of the American Physical Ther

Offering a practical program to help people with arthritis and fibromyalgia manage their conditions, The Arthritis Helpbook provides techniques to help reduce pain and increase dexterity, helping sufferers to regain control of their lives.

This book explains the latest data on the effects of medication, diet, and exercise on blood pressure. It defines the essential terminology (such as diastolic and systolic), emphasizes stress reduction techniques, and offers science-based insight int

Building on decades of research, longevity expert Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes inspired by the Blue Zones, home to the healthiest and happiest communities in the world. Each dish--for example, Sardinian Herbed Lentil Minestrone; Costa Rican

This heavily expanded edition of Colin and Tom’s original book includes the latest evidence of the power of a plant-based diet, plus updated information about the changing medical system and how patients stand to benefit from a surging interest in

Brimming with common sense and practical advice, the heart of this book consists of twenty-two easy-to-do, highly effective exercises that stretch, strengthen, and relax the body, allowing a return to proper alignment.

To help you choose foods and drinks that can improve your health, the editors at Tufts Health & Nutrition Letter created an all-new report called The Healthy-Aging Diet. This new report reveals the healthiest foods and diet plans that can help you do

In The Tufts Heart-Brain Diet, youll learn which foods and nutrients will maximize your health and keep your heart pumping and your brain sharp. The doctors and nutritionists at Tufts Friedman School have integrated these foods into an eating plan th

This book directs patients to understand options and educate them about treatments specific for their stage of prostate cancer.

Mother-daughter team Ann and Jane Esselstyn have decades of experience developing delicious and healthful recipes. Now, they combine their expertise to offer you a cookbook with more than 125 easy and mouthwatering recipes, brimming with nourishment

This book is about how to make the most of your memory. The author shares her eight-step program for improving recall.

Weights for 50+ shows how easy it is for anyone – at any age – to get started with weights. It teaches exercises that are suited to varying ages and degrees of strength, including super-easy, easy, intermediate, and advanced. The program in Weigh

How we choose which foods to eat is growing more complicated by the day, and Marion Nestle provides a straightforward, practical approach on what to eat. As Nestle takes us through each supermarket section―produce, dairy, meat, fish―she explains

Calories—too few or too many—are the source of health problems affecting billions of people in today’s globalized world. Although calories are essential to human health and survival, they cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted. They are also hard t

Younger Next Year: The Exercise Program combines the information from the New York Times bestselling Younger Next Year with the cutting-edge knowledge and workouts from Thinner This Year. Learn the revolutionary 10-minute warm-up (critical for mainta