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Decreasing Calories Can Increase Stress Level

Dieting can be stressful. New research is showing that it's not only mentally stressful, but can also be physically stressful on the body to restrict calories.
Posted 4/16/2010  3:00:00 PM By:   : 92 comments   32,844 views
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UPDATED: Fortune: We're the 'Facebook of Dieting'

Check out the great article on SparkPeople in the latest issue of Fortune magazine.
Posted 4/13/2010  2:02:42 PM By:   : 168 comments   28,921 views
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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
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1 Hour: Amount Women Should Exercise to Prevent Weight Gain

Regular physical activity can help with weight loss. But wouldn't it be nice to know how much you need to exercise daily to prevent weight problems in the first place?
Posted 4/6/2010  5:45:39 AM By:   : 128 comments   36,763 views
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Can Weight Affect Your Ability to Taste Fat?

New research is exploring the relationship between your taste buds and your waistline.
Posted 4/2/2010  6:27:12 AM By:   : 199 comments   30,149 views
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The Week's Best Health Stories

We've rounded up links to some of the week's top healthy living headlines.
Posted 3/28/2010  11:22:50 AM By:   : 26 comments   11,999 views
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Do Vacations Really Make You Happier?

Ever since my first trip with kids, I've revised my expectations about vacations. Now new research is measuring how vacations affect overall happiness and how long it lasts.
Posted 3/26/2010  7:21:49 AM By:   : 206 comments   25,426 views
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'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution': Will It Work?

Jamie Oliver, who has led a one-man healthy food crusade in England for a decade, has hopped the pond. Will the U.S. accept "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution"?
Posted 3/24/2010  2:00:00 PM By:   : 609 comments   47,310 views
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For Exercise Buddies, Four Legs are Better than Two

Who makes better workout buddies, humans or dogs? A new study may hold the answer...
Posted 3/24/2010  6:00:00 AM By:   : 179 comments   49,973 views
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Weekly Healthy Links: What We're Reading

We've rounded up links to some of the week's top healthy living headlines.
Posted 3/21/2010  11:55:22 AM By:   : 45 comments   26,090 views
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Alcohol and Weight Gain: Have We Had it Wrong All Along?

A recent study found that non-drinkers gained MORE weight than moderate drinkers of alcohol. Are wine and beer really weight-control tools? Not so fast...
Posted 3/19/2010  12:00:00 PM By:   : 229 comments   161,261 views
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Industry Takes On Childhood Obesity, But Will It Help?

Industry changes to help combat childhood obesity are happening, including a soft drink producer who is making it more difficult for school children to access their products.
Posted 3/19/2010  6:56:36 AM By:   : 114 comments   21,329 views
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Are Parents Just Not Getting The Hint?

Food marketers will do just about anything to get our attention- or rather, the attention of our children. The volume of unhealthy foods being targeted to kids is on the rise.
Posted 3/16/2010  6:10:56 AM By:   : 107 comments   19,672 views
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See SparkPeople Success Stories in First for Women*

Learn how four SparkPeople members made small changes to lose more than 100 pounds each!
Posted 3/5/2010  3:00:00 PM By:   : 131 comments   130,282 views
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Senior Playgrounds Offer New Exercise Options

Who says that playgrounds should be just for kids? London's Hyde Park area is set to open a new outdoor playground specifically geared toward older adults.
Posted 3/5/2010  10:00:00 AM By:   : 115 comments   25,050 views
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