DENVER - March 27, 2023  -- Sarah Jane Sandy, certified nutrition therapist and proud mama who once struggled with her own reproductive health, has published an incredible resource on her website for women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) who are trying to conceive. Titled "5 Delicious Tried and True PCOS Smoothie Recipes for Boosting Fertility," the article contains carefully curated recipes that were specifically designed to manage PCOS symptoms, regulate the menstrual cycle, and make it easier to get pregnant.

Health care workers often put the health and safety of their patients first, neglecting to take care of themselves. By providing continuous services around the clock, many experience short and poor-quality sleep, risking not only their own health and safety but also increasing the risk of making errors that can affect patient safety.

I am an occupational health researcher who studies work, sleep and health among health care workers. My research has found that emotional labor – such as using fake smiles to hide true feelings – and work-family conflict – such as clashing demands between roles at work and at home – are both linked to depressive symptoms among health care workers. And poor sleep quality can amplify the effects of these stressors, resulting in worse mental health.

Cannabis is a widely used psychoactive drug worldwide, and its popularity is growing: The U.S. market for recreational cannabis sales could surpass US$72 billion by 2023.

As of early 2023, 21 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis for recreational use for people age 21 and up, while 39 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized it for medical use.

The growing wave of legalization and the dramatic increase in cannabis potency over the past two decades have raised concerns among scientists and public health experts about the potential health effects of cannabis use during pregnancy and other vulnerable periods of development, such as the teen years.