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Easy Access Doesn't Always Equal Better Food Choices
A new study says that income and proximity to fast food restaurants actually matter more than proximity to supermarkets in the battle against obesity.
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No Workout Buddy? Virtual Partners Motivate Just as Well
Workout buddies can make the experience more enjoyable, and also push you to work harder than you would have alone. But what happens when you don't have someone to do it with you?
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Overweight Children More Likely to be Bullied
A recent study shows that children who are overweight are not only more likely to have health issues later in life, but are also more likely to be bullied.
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What Really Works to Keep the Weight Off
A new study of maintainers has found that the strategies they used to lose the weight are not quite the same as the ones they use to maintain it long-term.
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Late-Talkers Not Always Cause for Concern
A new research study has found that late-talkers are at no greater risk for behavioral and emotional problems than toddlers who talk much earlier.
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VIDEO: Hands-Only CPR Made Easier
Ken Jeong, an actor/comedian/physician, teamed up with the American Heart Association to create this funny video to help continue promoting hands-only CPR.
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Will Photo Editing Eventually be a Thing of the Past?
Most magazine ads have the benefit of photo-editing software to smooth out every line and give a look of perfection. Now the AMA has adopted a policy discouraging this practice.
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You're Never Too Young for High Blood Pressure
You'd think that the number of younger people with the condition is relatively small. But according to a recent survey, it could be much higher than previously thought.
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Family Fast Food: What Do You Think?
For the most part, my husband appreciates my efforts to give my children a healthy, balanced diet. But we do differ in our thinking when it comes to fast food.
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This SparkPeople Employee Quit a Big Job for a Healthy One
Read why this SparkPeople executive is a great example of how wonderful it is to work here and how much we truly value the very habits we advocate.
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Straighten Up for Better Health
It's easy to slump down in a chair when working at a computer all day. According to new research, thousands of people are losing days of work due to posture-related injuries.
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5 Ways to Prevent Weight Gain at Work
Are you doomed to have weight issues because you spend 8+ hours each day behind a desk? Not necessarily, if you're smart about your choices and how you structure your day.
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Expensive Sunscreens Might Not Be Worth the Extra Money
When it comes to choosing a sunscreen, I'm never quite sure which product to buy. A new study ranks the best products on the market, and the findings might surprise you.
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More Evidence that Small Bits of Activity Add Up
A new study has examined the role of incidental physical activity and how those small amounts of extra activity throughout the day can positively impact your health.
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Hard Workouts Might Boost Your Mood
I'm one of those people who likes to challenge my body with a tough workout. New research shows I'm not the only one who gets a mental boost from strenuous exercise.
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