All Entries For healthy living
My Bill of Rights to Healthy Living
Happy Independence Day! Living a life of dieting and deprivation does not allow us the freedom to live a life of happiness and joy as we travel on this journey of healthy living.
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Habits of Fit People: Add Activity—Not Just Exercise—to Your Days
Coach Nicole shares one of the tricks she uses to stay fit: finding ways to be more active throughout the day—not just by exercising.
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3 Creative Ways to Use Your Garden Surplus
Ideas you may not have thought of to use your garden surplus this summer if you are short on time or storage space.
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Iowa's Quest To Improve Kids' Health
Although there is debate regarding the effectiveness of P.E., a new program in Iowa is using P.E. and a variety of other methods to improve the health of young people statewide.
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The Secret to Staying Sharp as We Age
What's the secret to keeping your mind in good shape? Researchers are studying people who have lived past 90 without any signs of dementia to learn how they do it.
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Study Shows 5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes by 90%
A study from the Harvard School of Public Health shows that 90% of new cases of diabetes in those over 65 could be prevented by 5 modest changes in lifestyle.
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Kashi Touring U.S. to Encourage Small Steps toward a Healthy Life
The folks at Kashi shared with us some neat events with us. The healthy food company Kashi embarked on its fourth "Day of Change" tour this month.
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Coach Nicole Has One Cool Career, Says Local Paper
A local paper featured SparkPeople's very own Coach Nicole as having one of the coolest careers in town. Check out the story!
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4 Ways to Reignite the Spark This Month!
Have you reached out to support others lately? Now is the perfect time to lend a helping hand to your fellow SparkPeople!
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Finding Balance: Dealing With Guilt
When it comes to my family, I frequently feel guilty. So how can I possibly add to that by trying to make time for myself?
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Visualization: See Your Way to Your Goals
Visualization is one of the most powerful techniques we can use to help us meet our goals. Consider adding this easy technique to guide you through your healthy lifestyle journey.
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Trigger Foods: What are Yours?
Trigger foods are those foods that once you start eating it is very hard to stop. Learn how I devised my own plan on how to deal with this situation.
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The First Lady's Agenda: Healthy Living
One of Michelle Obama's agendas that has started emerging is a focus on healthy living. She feels that fresh and nutritious foods should be a staple of every American's diet.
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US and if diagnosed early enough can lead to long term survival. Learn the signs and symptoms of the disease.
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What’s the REAL Price of Junk Food?
Have you ever wondered why healthy foods like fruits and vegetables are more expensive than junk food? Or if there's anything you can do about it?
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