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Monica Drake

Monica Drake

How Mental Health Care Changed My Life

Monica Drake, writer and mental health advocate, shares her mental health journey. "You are not alone in this. Millions of others, including me, are with you."

How to Break the Cycle of Chronic Stress

She's got a serious case of the Monday blues

She's got a serious case of the Monday blues

Preventing and managing long-term stress can lower the risk for serious health conditions.

Family observing plants growing in home hydroponics pots

Family observing plants growing in home hydroponics pots

Reasons to Start a Hydroponic Garden

You may never want to dig in the dirt again. Hydroponic gardening has a growing number of fans. Here’s why. 

Accessible Trails and Fishing Spots Expanding at Michigan State Campgrounds and Parks

Handicapped camping sign in campground

Handicapped camping sign in campground

If you or someone close to you needs easy-to-reach sites or trails at state campgrounds, or accessible fishing spots, here’s the best way to find them.

If you are lactose intolerant and your body disagrees with dairy, reaching that calcium threshold can become challenging, since dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt contain significant calcium.

If you are lactose intolerant and your body disagrees with dairy, reaching that calcium threshold can become challenging, since dairy products like milk, cheese and yogurt contain significant calcium.

Lactose Intolerant? Here’s How to Get Calcium Without Dairy Products

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for calcium for most adults is about 1,000 daily milligrams (mg). Here's how to reach that threshold without dairy:

 TikTok Fact Check: Chia Seed Water

Chia seed drink in glass

Chia seed drink in glass

Is making chia seed water just the latest internet fad, or is this TikTok craze a healthy way to get nutrients and fiber while keeping hunger at bay?

Senior Olympics

Senior Olympics

How to Get Involved in Michigan’s Senior Olympics

From road races to freestyle swim events, Michigan’s Senior Olympics has a spot for all sports enthusiasts 50 and older. 

What You Need to Know About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Woman with stomach pain staying home

Woman with stomach pain staying home

Ten percent of women in their childbearing years develop PCOS, which is why talking to your doctor about the symptoms is so important.

Happy woman with Down Syndrome ready to planting flowers. Gardening.

Happy woman with Down Syndrome ready to planting flowers. Gardening.

Planning for a Healthy, Sustainable Spring

Make spring your healthiest, most sustainable season yet with these easy tips for your home and outdoor areas.

Add a Personal Touch to Mother’s Day with DIY Gift Ideas

mother's day gift

mother's day gift

Whether you’re someone helping a child prepare a gift or you’re in need of a DIY project for your own mom, we’ve got you covered with two ideas.