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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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"?
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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