Petals of Wellness

03/09/2023

For this weekend:

The lingering jet-lagged feeling you get when daylight saving time begins and ends can disrupt your health as well as your mood. Try these 6 tips from sleep experts to make next week easier.

03/08/2023

Despite some progress, gender bias is still common in healthcare. Here's a look at historical and modern examples, how this bias affects doctors and patients, and what can be done about it.

03/07/2023

Simple privacy precautions anyone can take when researching or arranging an abortion in the United States.

03/02/2023

03/01/2023

Making time for yourself:

Share on PinterestPatchareeporn Sakoolchai/Getty ImagesA new study published in JAMA Network Open found that not only does physical activity decrease people’s risk of developing health problems but it prevents them from being hospitalized as well. Researchers evaluated the health data of over 81,0...

02/27/2023

About the sleep you need:

Learn how hormones, health conditions, lifestyle changes, and medications can change your sleep as you age.

02/24/2023

How to take care of your immune system so it can take care of you:

A compromised immune system means a body does not have optimal ability to defend against illnesses. Learn how to keep your immune system healthy.

02/23/2023

A reminder

02/22/2023

BIPOC identities in behavioral health:

Part two of the Behavioral Health in Ohio study was released on Tuesday. The study takes a look at different racial and ethnic groups and how they interact with mental health services.

02/20/2023

In case the weather going up and down is leading to sore throats in your home:

Some people say that heat is better than cold for a sore throat. Learn what helps a sore throat the most, plus cold and hot remedies.

02/17/2023

It's good to see more people openly getting the help they need.

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Patrick Kennedy was in Congress, he would sneak in his treatments for substance abuse over the holidays, in between congressional work periods. And he refused mental health treatment recommended by his doctors, worried he would be recognized in that wing of the hospital.