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Monica Drake

Monica Drake

How My Anxiety Weighs on My Decision to Have Children

Contributor and mental health advocate Monica Drake shares how her anxiety has affected her feelings on having a family in the future.
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I Always Hated Exercise – Until I Saw How Much it Helped My Anxiety

Monica Drake poses for a photo in her gym.

Monica Drake poses for a photo in her gym.

Contributor and mental health advocate Monica Drake shares how starting an exercise routine has helped her manage her anxiety.
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Happy Native American siblings riding their bikes to school

Happy Native American siblings riding their bikes to school

Ways We All Can Help Prevent Childhood Obesity

One of the most common chronic illnesses in children is obesity – affecting more than 14.4 million children in the U.S. today.
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Health Benefits of Tea

Woman enjoying health benefits of tea during a tea break

Woman enjoying health benefits of tea during a tea break

Drinking tea is linked to health benefits including preventing cancer, heart disease and diabetes; aiding in weight loss and boosting mental alertness.
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Monica Drake

Monica Drake

Here is What I Did When Life Felt Pointless

Contributor and mental health advocate Monica Drake shares how she managed her feelings when life felt pointless -- and how she got help.
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What is Stiff-Person Syndrome?

A young woman got severe cramps in her foot at night while sleeping.

A young woman got severe cramps in her foot at night while sleeping.

Stiff-person syndrome is a rare, progressive autoimmune disorder that affects how a person’s muscles move. Here are the symptoms and treatments.
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Rainbow Over Detroit Riverwalk

Rainbow Over Detroit Riverwalk

Urban Nature Trails in Michigan to Move Your Workout Outside

Grab a pair of sunglasses and your best workout shoes. It’s time to move your next exercise session outdoors.
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Spring Salad Essentials with 3 Mason Jar Salad Dressings

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spring salad greens

There are plenty of ways to spice up your salad. Here are some tips and three mason jar salad dressing recipes.
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Gay couple having healthy breakfast in cozy bed and breakfast

Gay couple having healthy breakfast in cozy bed and breakfast

10 Hacks to Make Your Breakfast More Nutritious

Finding new ways to mix protein, healthy fats and good carbs can help get your day off to a good start.
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Why 7,000 Brisk Steps is the New Daily Fitness Goal

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walking

So long, 10,000 steps. A new study talks about why 7,000 steps each day should be your goal.
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