Blogs

How hobbies contribute to your health, plus fun hobby ideas that work for every schedule

Nurse views life of service and nursing leadership as a privilege

Nurse shares how improving our planet’s health is possible — and the role nurses can play in changing Earth’s fate

Quick and easy exercises you can fit into a busy workday

Why people are trying sobriety and what it’s doing for their health *** photo above is a mocktail (a shirley temple)

Empowering nurses and creating a healthy work environment

Nurse advocates for altruistic behaviors in emergency and critical care settings

Nurses can help each other — and themselves — by building connections inside and outside the workplace.

By Susan H. Weaver

Nurse coach combines ancient wisdom with modern science to heal mind, body, and spirit

One nurse shows how gratitude can be a game-changer

How different sleep sounds can promote better rest

4 cancers men may not be thinking about, but should

Nurse’s research and teaching strategies embolden students to embrace wellness

Learn more about myths/misinformation, misdiagnosis, and management of menopause.

How laughter helps with healing and promotes happiness in the health care setting

What is WPV? And how can a safety committee help?

Nurse cares for nurses’ financial health and wellness

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. You hear it all the time. But your schedule is so jam-packed, you barely have time for a bathroom break. How are you supposed to chug water all day?

Join the California Nurses for Environmental Health & Justice, Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation, and other sponsors for this enlightening series!

Nurse uses Indigenous healing methods to boost health providers' mental health — as well as her own  

Nurse shares her passion for resiliency and retention

Shaping nursing students to create a healthier nursing profession

Drinking water is a staple of good health. It benefits all areas of your body, including your heart health, digestion, and organ function. But what if the water you drank had superpower and offered more bang for your buck?  

Does the thought of heading to the gym for a workout fill you with dread? Maybe you know you need to exercise, but it’s a chore you tend to put off. We get it. But we’re halfway through the year, so if going to the gym is on your list of resolutions, it’s time to make it happen. Physical activity is a top New Year’s resolution for many Americans. In 2024, 21% of ...

Nurse conquers anxiety through action and healthy habits  

Nurses make a difference by working in hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, and home health care. But when they contribute their time, energy, and resources to communities facing significant health disparities, their impact can have a ripple effect. Black nurses play an especially important role in community health, says #healthynurse ...

Nurse’s mental health background helps her find balance for herself and her patients

Nurse races to a healthy lifestyle

By Stephanie Campbell, PhD, Senior Medical Director, Dynavax  

A Legacy of Adaptation and Advancement

Veteran nurse shares her secret to lifelong vitality and fulfillment beyond retirement

Stressful pandemic prompts one nurse to make more conscious wellness choices.

The American Red Cross collaborates with Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation and the American Nurses Association on many issues that directly affect nurses and public health.  Take time to peruse the below resources that the American Red Cross currently provides on emergency preparedness.

Water is a part of life that many Americans often take for granted. We use it for bathing, cleaning, and keeping our homes cool, sanitary, and landscaped. The problem is that fresh water is a limited resource. Although more than 70% of the Earth’s surface is water, less than 1% of that water is usable by humans. According to the United Nations Educational, ...

It's the end of a long shift, and your mind is ready to burst from never-ending to-do lists and care plans. As you finally take a moment to catch your breath, the weight of exhaustion settles in. You pull out your phone and cue up your favorite song. A soothing melody replaces the chaos with calm.  

Home health nurse  Rick Ackerman, RN, Case Manager for CenterWell Home Health,  prioritizes exercise, mental breaks, and socialization.  

I tried a restrictive diet that cut out my favorite foods, but as soon as I started eating salty or sugary snacks that I love again, I found myself back at square one. While restricting certain foods is the most common type of diet, research shows it’s not effective in the long run. Restrictive diets often lead to short-term weight loss followed by ...

Nurse Turns Her Medical Crisis Into Her Cause

Shift work is critical for continuity of care in many health care settings. But working the night shift can take a toll. A 2021 study found that nurses who work the night shift tend to be less active, experience poorer sleep quality, and less satisfied with life than nurses who work days.  

Anyone who complains that a plant-based diet isn’t filling may not be eating the right plant-based foods. No matter what you’re eating, feeling full often has more to do with satiety — feeling comfortably full and no longer hungry — than simply filling your belly. Blog 3 in our Plant-Based Food Series!

Nurse revolutionizes diabetes care through health equity and plant-based nutrition

When most people think of eating disorders, conditions like anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa may come to mind. But two lesser known (and underdiscussed) conditions include binge eating disorder (BED) and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) .  

It's sad but true: Not all nurses get the same level of support and respect from their jobs. In a 2022 survey of nurses, 63% of respondents personally experienced an act of racism at work. But acts of bullying and bias don’t only happen with racial differences. Gender, age, and education are just a few other reasons some nurses may be treated differently ...

Nurse Steps Up to Build Diversity in Nurse Leadership  

Nurse uses her passion for whole foods to educate children and improve their nutrition.

Warning: The CDC cautions all those pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant to discuss all medicines with your healthcare provider including OTC meds, herbal and dietary supplements, and vitamins. Learn more . Additional Warning:  The FDA does not regulate dietary supplements. There is often conflicting research on whether certain ...

Nurse Uses Coaching and Cooking to Inspire Healthy Change  

Have you ever noticed how life's ups and downs seem to etch themselves onto your skin? When you're going through stressful times, your skin is often the first place to show it. Your mind and skin are connected. It's the perfect time to examine this relationship and the transformative power of a skin care routine.  

Plant-based eating provides incredible health benefits . But the challenge for many — especially during the holidays — is enjoying the beloved cultural dishes of your heritage while sticking to a plant-forward diet. Blog 2 in our Plant-Based Food Series!