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Living a Healthy Lifestyle is Most Favorable

Weight loss is one piece of a puzzle. Learn what one study shows is the key to putting your puzzle together.

Posted 8/5/2010 11:55:17 AM By: : 56 comments 21,332 views

Study Reveals Tips to Make Your Healthy Habits Stick

A new American Heart Association study proves that key parts of the SparkPeople program can boost your chances maintaining healthy lifestyle habits for the long haul.

Posted 7/21/2010 6:00:00 AM By: : 107 comments 137,142 views

6 Tips to Ward Off the Post-Vacation Blues

Ever feel sad after returning from vacation? You're not alone. One seasoned traveler shares her tips for warding off the post-holiday blues!

Posted 7/12/2010 3:54:44 PM By: : 57 comments 55,607 views

You Asked: What Are The Risks of BPA?

BPA is in thousands of products that come into daily human contact. Is there really a risk from exposure?

Posted 5/31/2010 1:54:51 PM By: : 49 comments 18,837 views

Does Your Past Influence Your Health Behaviors?

Are you having trouble meeting your healthy living goals? Could your childhood experiences be related?

Posted 5/27/2010 1:31:40 PM By: : 45 comments 18,091 views

Diet and Exercise May Prevent 1/3 of Breast Cancers

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. New studies are highlighting the large role that lifestyle plays when it comes to breast cancer risk.

Posted 4/9/2010 6:10:43 AM By: : 61 comments 30,395 views

Are You Fit Enough for Life's Grand Adventures?

Exercise isn't just a means to an end; it's a tool to help you live out your dreams. Find out how fitness helped Coach Nicole achieve one REALLY BIG goal last week.

Posted 4/7/2010 6:00:00 AM By: : 239 comments 46,715 views

Does Your Family Have Healthy TV Habits?

Television can provide benefits to your family if evaluated and used in a healthy way.

Posted 4/5/2010 5:56:35 AM By: : 40 comments 20,669 views

The Secrets of Success: Stop Dieting

During our special 15-day series, "The Secrets of Success," find out how thousands lost weight, improved their health, and changed their lives--forever!

Posted 3/13/2010 6:00:00 AM By: : 76 comments 25,174 views

Are You Eating More Because of Health Claims on Food Labels?

Low fat. Reduced calorie. All natural. Zero transfat. Are food labels making these health claims causing more overeating?

Posted 3/2/2010 6:10:39 PM By: : 86 comments 24,057 views

6 Weeks In, How Are Your Resolutions Going?

Before the excitement of 2010 begins to wear off, let's revisit your goals for the year. Are you staying focused? Do you even remember what your New Year's Resolutions were?

Posted 2/16/2010 2:00:00 PM By: : 158 comments 21,298 views

Employee Benefits: The Less You Weigh, The Less You Pay?

Employers are always looking for ways to lower their health care costs. But Whole Foods has launched a new employee program that is drawing controversy.

Posted 2/5/2010 7:16:58 AM By: : 272 comments 25,464 views