Melissa Willets
Location
St. Augustine, FL
School
Bucknell University
Expertise
Vegan, gluten-free diet, Yoga, Pop culture, parenting, and politics
- Melissa has interviewed a range of celebrities from Renee Zellweger to Kristen Bell.
- Her essays on parenting have gone viral, and been picked up by The New York Times and The Washington Post.
- She has been a vegetarian for 30 years.
Experience
Melissa has worked as a professional writer for 15 years. She has written for Parents, PS (previously PopSugar), and BabyCenter. Her work has been featured on Today, Good Morning America, BBC radio, HLN, and on HuffPost Live. With five kids, and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle, she can sometimes find time to enjoy her other favorite pastime, which is drinking coffee.
Education
Melissa's father gave her the best advice on her education: "Study what you love." And so she did and continues to live by this mantra. She earned a B.A. from Bucknell University.
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Stories By Melissa Willets
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Registered dietitian and Chief Nutrition Officer at GNC Rachel Jones shared the best way to use creatine supplements to enhance your workout activities.
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Registered dietitian and Chief Nutrition Officer at GNC Rachel Jones explained how creatine supplements work and how to determine if they're right for you.
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Urologist Dr. Ashley Winter, Chief Medical Officer at Odela Health, shares expert tips on how to deal with the symptoms of menopause to promote vaginal health.
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Ark Behavioral Health Chief Medical Officer and addiction specialist Dr. Manish Mishra explained California sobriety and how it can be dangerous.
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Dr. Ashley Winter, urologist and Chief Medical Officer at Odela, explained vaginal health changes during menopause and one way to alleviate symptoms.
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Dr. Manish Mishra, an addiction specialist at Ark Behavioral Health, discussed how the pandemic has affected addiction rates and related lifestyle changes.
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Silencia Cox of Motherlove wants you to know that you're not alone. She told Health Digest about how breastfeeding mothers can seek the help they need.
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Is Demi Lovato right to use the term "California sober?" Health Digest spoke to Dr. Manish Mishra to better understand the term.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated its breastfeeding recommendations. Motherlove CEO Silencia Cox explains this update's importance.
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Health Digest spoke to Monistat Brand Ambassador Dr. Shirazian about less risky alternatives to vaginal steaming.
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Although the AAP has changed their guidelines, Motherlove CEO Silencia Cox told Health Digest why breastfeeding still has many untold benefits.
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Silencia Cox wants all breastfeeding mothers to feel as comfortable as possible. She spoke to Health Digest ahead of National Breastfeeding Week.
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Dr. Taraneh Shirazian spoke to Health Digest to explain what to watch out for when exploring TikTok myths about vaginal health.
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Otolaryngologist and surgeon Dr. David Godin shared his expertise on different types of craniofacial conditions, including risk factors and support resources.
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Otolaryngologist and surgeon Dr. David Godin shared the resources families can consult if a family member has been diagnosed with a craniofacial condition.
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While discussing everything COVID boosters in an interview, Dr. David Sanchez revealed more about what we can expect in the future regarding more vaccines.
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Otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon Dr. David Godin explained different craniofacial conditions, their risk factors, and resources for support.
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Dr. David Sanchez of Western University of Health Sciences explained why COVID boosters are so important for an effective immune system response.
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Dr. David Sanchez, Associate Professor of Pharmaceuticals at Western University of Health Sciences, discussed the present and future of COVID booster shots.
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Dr. Michael Daignault sat down with Health Digest to explain the differences in COVID vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer for children under 5.
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Speech-language pathologist Marta Korytkowska discussed Ramsay Hunt syndrome and the challenges Justin Bieber may face as he recovers from the effects.
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Even with a previous infection, kids under 5 should get a COVID vaccine. Dr. Michael Daignault told Health Digest why this is important for parents to know.
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Justin Bieber was recently diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. Speech pathologist Marta Korytkowska shared what this could mean for the rest of his career.
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COVID-19 vaccines are finally available for the youngest of kids. Dr. Michael Daignault told HealthDigest what every parent needs to know.
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Marta Korytkowska sat down with Health Digest to explain the implications of a Ramsay Hunt diagnosis, the disease currently affecting Justin Bieber.
