Live Well Campbell

Heart Healthy Month

February is Heart Healthy Month, and the Live Well Campbell Initiative is all about helping our community protect and strengthen their hearts. This month, we're sharing simple tips, activities, and resources to support heart-healthy habits that can make a lasting difference.

Santa Clara County Public Health Department

The Santa Clara Public Health Department provides a lot of wonderful resources to keep our community healthy! Every month they publish information about the harvest of the month and recipe ideas relating to that harvest.

• February Harvest of the Month: Grapefruit

Santa Clara County Library - Book Recommendations

• Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer - Michael V McConnell
• Heart - Paddy Barrett
• Eating Well for a Healthy Heart Cookbook - Philip A. Ades
• The Heart Healthy Plant-based Cookbook - Jenneffer Pulapaka

American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a great resource for more in depth information on nutrition and lifestyle changes for a heart healthy lifestyle. Learn more here: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living

Hearth Disease Prevention Tips & Resources

Additional resources can be found through Stanford Health Care. Find in depth resources on nutrition, recipes, and recommendations from health professionals on healthy lifestyle choices. Learn more here: https://stanfordhealthcare.org/campaigns/heart-health.html

Healthy Goal Setting Month

Santa Clara County Library - Book Recommendations

• The Mayo Clinic Diet- Donald D. Hensrud
• Mindful Self-Discipline- Giovanni Dienstmann 
• All You Need Is Rhythm & Grit- Cory Wharton-Malcolm 
• Age Strong- Rachel Cosgrove

Other Library Resources
Connect Well
Headspace

National Institutes of Health Physical Wellness Toolkit

Nutrition.gov Materials and Handouts

Keeping Up with you Mental Health Month

Santa Clara County Library - Book Recommendations

• But What Will People Say?- Sahaj Kaur Kohli 
• Mind The Science- Jonathan N. Stea 
• Mind Over Monsters- Sarah Rose Cavanagh
• Permission to Come Home- Jenny T. Wang 
• You Will Get Through This- Julie Radico

Other Library Resources
Connect Well
Headspace

Healthy Through The Holidays Month

As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to let healthy habits slip, but staying well this time of year can help you feel more energized and connected. This month, LiveWell Campbell encourages residents to stay Healthy Through the Holidays with simple ways to move more, eat mindfully, and manage stress.

Santa Clara County Library Book Recommendations

• 52 Ways to Walk by Streets, Annabel
• Plants Only Holidays by Oakley, Gaz
• 10-Minute Strength Training Exercises for Seniors by Deboo, Ed
• Vegan Holiday Cookbook by Culpin, Katie

Headspace Meditation - a resource provided by the Santa Clara County Library District

Recipes

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month

“October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Month. National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month is a call to action meant to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest signs and symptoms and illuminate how it affects people and what to do to help save lives.” — American Red Cross

Free Resources

StopCardiacArrest.org

Featured Event: Oktoberfest Fun Run/Walk 10K, 5K & Kids' Dash

Kick off your Oktoberfest celebrations at Campbell’s 18th Annual Oktoberfest Fun Run 10K, 5K & Kids' Dash. Runners will enjoy the flat course and fall foliage on the popular Los Gatos Creek Trail adjacent to historical Downtown Campbell. This family-friendly event is perfect for all ages and abilities, both runners and walkers. Register online by October 6th to secure your 10K/5K Race medal and shirt!

Santa Clara County Fire Department Community Education Programs

The Santa Clara County Fire Department provides services to the cities and towns of Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, and Saratoga. For information on education programs, click here.

Blood Drive at Campbell Fire Station

Santa Clara County Fire Department will host their final Stanford Blood Center final blood drive of the year on Thursday, October 2 from 10am-3pm at their headquarters in Campbell (1315 Dell Ave). Schedule your appointment now at sbcdonor.org.

Santa Clara County Library Book Recommendations

• The New Science of Fighting Silent Heart Disease by Harold L. Karpman
• Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain by Bradley Bale
• The Exquisite Machine by Sian E. Harding
• Caring for Loved Ones With Heart Disease by J Shah

Back to Balance: Mind, Body, Community Month

Santa Clara County Library - Book Recommendations
Make Time - Knapp,  Jake
Tranquility by Tuesday - Vanderkam, Laura
The Secret Language of the Body - Mann, Jennifer
What Your Body Knows About Happiness - Kaplan, Janice

Other Library Resources
Connect Well
Headspace

Free Suicide Prevention Program proudly offers the Be Sensitive, Be Brave training to Santa Clara County
These FREE trainings infuse culture and diversity throughout foundational workshops on suicide prevention and mental health. The BSBB Suicide Prevention training is included in the Suicide Prevention Resource Center's Best Practices Registry. The BSBB series is open to community members who care for older adults in Santa Clara County. Use code SCOA24 at checkout to register for free.
Mental Health Training: bit.ly/bsbbmhonline
Suicide Prevention Training: bit.ly/bsbbsponline