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PEOPLE Magazine's 'Half Their Size' Issue Features SparkPeople Member! *
Check out the before and after photos of Brandy's 177-pound weight loss in the current issue of PEOPLE magazine!
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A Younger Look May Mean Living Longer
Have you ever had someone ask your age, and then be shocked at your response? A new study reveals that looking younger may mean you live longer.
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Improve Your Shut-Eye With Physical Activity
A new study of school-age children confirms that the greater the daytime activity level, the easier it is to fall asleep at night.
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I'm Not Raising My Hand for Chocolate Milk
A new campaign is trying to keep chocolate milk as a choice in school cafeterias, saying that taking it away will do more harm than good.
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Research Says Wii Fit Won't Make You Fit
Many people use Wii Fit as a way to get active and have fun. But is it really a workout? Can Wii Fit be used as a substitute for traditional exercise? A new study says "no."
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Kids Get on the Ball to Stay Fit and Focused
Stability balls are a common piece of workout equipment- whether at the gym or at home. Surprisingly, the benefits might not be just physical, but mental as well.
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Mom's Dieting Leads to Daughters' Eating Disorders
Growing up, my mom was always on (or off) of a diet. I swore I would never go through those struggles, and although I haven't had to, it's made me very conscious of my weight.
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Spending Big Dollars to Market Cocoa Puffs to Kids
With today's focus on improving their health, you'd think that children's cereal commercials would have a healthier spin. But a new study shows that's not the case.
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Happy Halloween from Around the Web
Happy Halloween! We've peered into our magic cauldrons to share the best healthy Halloween news with you today!
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Would You Like a Muffin Top With that Coffee?
Could your daily coffee breaks be expanding your waistline?
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Breaking News: 'Smart Choices' Program Halted
After the FDA released a plan calling for standards for front-of-package labels, Smart Choices said it would voluntarily suspend the program.
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Should Bigger Babies Be Denied Insurance Coverage?
In Colorado, a 4-month old was denied insurance coverage because he was considered "obese." Is that reasonable?
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Exercise Reduces Sick Time Better Than Drugs
As cold and flu season quickly approaches, questions arise about exercise and illness. Can exercise help protect you from getting a cold? Research says "yes."
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Results Not Typical: FTC Agrees, Changes the Rules for Diet Ads
Ever watch diet and workout infomercials? Do you doubt the drastic weight loss? So did the FTC, and now the rules have changed. The phrase "results not typical" is now banned.
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On the Web: Healthy News Links
We rounded up the top stories we read on the Web this week!
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