Petals of Wellness

For this weekend:

These 6 tips can help you skip the daylight saving time hangover 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.

Gender Bias in Healthcare: Examples, Impact, Solutions, and More 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.

Seeking an abortion? Here’s how to avoid leaving a digital trail. Simple privacy precautions anyone can take when researching or arranging an abortion in the United States.

Making time for yourself:

20 Minutes of Exercise Can Help You Avoid Hospitalization for Diabetes, Stroke, and Other Conditions 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...

About the sleep you need:

Do Your Sleep Needs Change As You Age? Learn how hormones, health conditions, lifestyle changes, and medications can change your sleep as you age.

How to take care of your immune system so it can take care of you:
https://www.verywellhealth.com/compromised-immune-system-suppressed-immunity-2615155

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

A reminder

BIPOC identities in behavioral health:

Diverse Perspectives: Part two of new study explores BIPOC identities in Ohio's behavioral health provider community 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.

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

Hot vs. Cold for Sore Throat: Which Is Better? 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.

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

Fetterman draws praise for getting help for depression 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.

Be careful with your energy.

You might know someone who leaves you feeling emotionally drained after spending time with them. An energy vampire can be anyone who uses your positive energy to offset their negative energy, draining it from you through your patient listening, sympathy, and words of encouragement. 🧛

While there are many reasons why someone might be an energy drain when they’re around, you can protect yourself by keeping firm boundaries, communicating assertively, and asking for space.

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New regulations coming for Organic labels:

Is Your Food Really Organic? Does It Matter? The USDA released new regulations to reduce organic food fraud and increase the integrity of the organic label.

Happy Valentine's Day!
May you find love for yourself
& to share with others.

Indoor farming technology:

Technology for indoor vertical farms is growing almost as fast as the plants they produce 80 Acres' new Boone County farm is more advanced than its flagship site in Hamilton, which Communications Manager Jed Portman says "is (now) the least sophisticated and least ambitious farm we'll ever build again."

Good reminders

The 9 Most Common Food Allergens Did you know that a majority of food allergies are caused by nine foods? Learn the signs of an allergic reaction and the most common food allergens.

In case you also have trouble drinking water when the weather's cold:

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While some invasive plants are being banned, others aren't yet. As you start looking at getting seeds for your spring garden, please check out some native species. Agastache/anise hyssop, phlox, butterfly bush, milkweed, and ironweed are all lovely options.

Ohio outlaws ubiquitous pear trees Ohio is the first of several states taking steps to eradicate the once-popular ornamental Callery pear tree, known for their white spring blossoms.

For the kids:

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Learning about health for all of our community:

Join us as we celebrate 25 years and launch our new strategy – working together to make Greater Cincinnati a healthy and thriving community for all our residents, no matter who they are or where they live. Our "Journey to Health Justice" event will be held 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Explore the museum, enjoy light bites and speak with fellow attendees before and after the official program at 5 p.m. You’ll learn about the work ahead of us and how you can play a part as we usher in a new era of community health initiatives. Register today! http://ow.ly/slB750METBm

Now that we're on Monday, maybe some tips so next Sunday won't be as stressful:

Sunday Scaries: How to Ease Anxiety on Sunday Nights 'Sunday Scaries' is a term used to describe feelings of anxiety on Sunday night. Here are a few causes of Sunday anxiety and how to ease your fears.

Resouces coming to a neighborhood near you:

Hamilton County's relief bus is now permanent and set to visit 10 communities next month Hamilton County’s 513 Relief Bus is back on the road for the first time in over a year. Officials unveiled the permanent Equity and Resources Mobile Tech Bus Thursday after piloting the idea in 2021.

Looking at different aspects of self-care:

5 Self-Care Practices for Every Area of Your Life You cannot control everything life throws your way, but you can control how well you take care of yourself. Here's how to practice self-care.

Food deserts and food swamps:

What Are Food Deserts? Learn what food deserts are, who is impacted by them, and what communities can do to expand access to healthier food options.

Food for health

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