Amanda Winstead

Scattering the ashes of a loved one can be an incredibly significant and deeply personal act of remembrance.

As a nurse, you provide an incredible service for your patients. However, while caring for others, it’s too easy to forget to care for yourself. If you’re in that situation, it’s time to make a change. You may be more susceptible to health issues than others, so you must prioritize your wellness, which you can do during your off-time and at work.

Women live with a range of health conditions and wellness needs. For example, 1 in 4 women live with a disability. Ten million experience menorrhagia or heavy menstrual bleeding. And many more go through intimate partner violence.

We all have health needs we must accommodate and wellness goals we’re trying to achieve. But it’s hard to do either when you don’t have a supportive healthcare team, wellness resources, or the confidence to pursue what you need.

People are drinking less than ever. According to a 2021 Gallup poll, 60% of Americans say they drink. That’s down from 65% in 2019. While that number might not seem all that staggering, it’s an interesting phenomenon when you consider that alcohol consumption has been popular throughout history, and a prominent part of our culture.

There’s no question that nursing is a stressful job; however, that stress comes with a price: mental health. Nurses — especially female nurses — are more likely to suffer from mental health disorders stemming from burnout and are at a significantly higher suicide rate than the rest of the population.

The key to overcoming bias is recognition, acknowledgment and proactive action.
The science and the practice of medicine are supposed to rise above the fray, to be immune to the taint of culture and society. They are supposed to be driven by empiricism, objectivity, and, above all, the ethos of doing no harm.

“Magic” mushrooms and other psychedelics have remained a source of wonder and intrigue for decades. They have also been the recipient of stereotypes that have caused many to fear these substances, shaping people’s attitudes and often resulting in misconceptions that aren’t based in reality.
However, science is now starting to break down the barriers around many of these longstanding psychedelic stigmas.

Public health justice is a form of social justice that believes everyone deserves equal opportunities and rights to good health. However, health justice is not only about understanding what health equity is but about acknowledging the barriers, unfair practices, and inequalities in our health system that specifically impact marginalized communities based on race, class, age, and gender.

The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and good cheer for everyone. It’s also a time when people tend to enjoy festive drinks, wine, champagne, and other alcoholic beverages. During the holidays, when so many people are drinking as part of their celebrations, it can be difficult to navigate certain spaces and stay sober, especially for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

World War II was a time of great conflict and sacrifice for many people, including women. From joining the workforce to serving in the Red Cross, women showed they could step up and support the country in many crucial ways.

Dorm life isn't always conducive to rest. With academic stress and loud roommates, you may be in for a long semester. Improve your sleep with this advice!

Over the last decade, advancements driven by the new 21st-century space race have brought the reality of humans finally setting foot on Mars closer than ever before. The success of missions that include NASA’s Curiosity (2012) and Perseverance (2020) rovers have ignited the public imagination about the exploration of the Red Planet, and NASA has outlined how missions to Mars may also help us understand Earth’s climate, in addition to any discoveries that could await us there.

Cities worldwide are exploring solutions to address the impact of climate change, reduce pollution, and improve people’s health and well-being. Among many technologies and potential approaches to creating more sustainable urban environments, biochar is emerging as a powerful tool that has the potential to transform urban areas into greener spaces.

Contributed by Amanda Winstead
Minnesota has been at the forefront of the clean energy movement, setting lofty goals and working to realize them against all odds.

Here in the 21st century, the landscape of coal mining has changed significantly. One of the ways this presents itself is in the adoption of newer and more efficient methods. Rather than sending workers into shafts, many companies have opted to utilize mountaintop removal mining techniques. But does this mean that local residents also benefit from such changes?