Daily health tip: Find your passion

Mar 21, 2010

Updated Jun 27, 2014

Discover something you love to do. You can still have hobbies and interests in addition to driving. Pick up a good book and read, solve a daily puzzle or visit places you always wanted to see. The sense of accomplishment after doing things can make you feel better physically and emotionally.

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