Author Archives for Deidra Cole

Race and wellness – Part I

August 7, 2020 5:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Race and wellness – Part I

Examining health disparities   “The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly laid bare the health inequities that we have in our ...


Race and wellness – Part II

August 7, 2020 4:55 pm Published by Comments Off on Race and wellness – Part II

Going beyond the data   “The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly laid bare the health inequities that we have in ...


Race and wellness – Part III

August 7, 2020 4:23 pm Published by Comments Off on Race and wellness – Part III

Mending the inequities   “The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly laid bare the health inequities that we have in our ...


My gardening story

June 26, 2020 12:01 am Published by Comments Off on My gardening story

Finding love and encouragement in the dirt! A Stanford employee and BeWell participant shares her story of coping, via ...


Wellness in the great outdoors

June 21, 2020 2:36 pm Published by Comments Off on Wellness in the great outdoors

  The great outdoors has always represented a wealth of health benefits, both physical and mental. But now, more ...


Body image: A better perspective

June 18, 2020 9:58 pm Published by Comments Off on Body image: A better perspective

  Many people think of body image as a women’s issue or a young person’s issue. In actuality, we ...


Palliative care 101

May 28, 2020 1:24 am Published by Comments Off on Palliative care 101

  Palliative care is often misunderstood. Simply defined, it is an interdisciplinary branch of health care that helps patients ...


The power of nature

March 11, 2020 10:00 pm Published by Comments Off on The power of nature

  Simple as it sounds, connecting with nature can make you feel better. Being in contact with nature, even ...


Waking up to sleeping pill risks

March 1, 2020 1:20 am Published by Comments Off on Waking up to sleeping pill risks

  Insomnia is a real medical issue. But is it so prevalent that millions of Americans need to take ...