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Need Motivation to Work Out Today? Exercise Could Save Your Life

When we embrace a healthy lifestyle, we often focus on the aesthetics. However, exercise benefits us in ways we'll never see--even save our lives.

Posted 5/19/2009 2:46:23 PM By: : 122 comments 14,124 views

'I Just Wanted to Live My Life'

Angela used SparkPeople to lose 86 pounds--and gain a better life. She shares her incredible story in her own words on the dailySpark--and in Family Circle magazine!

Posted 5/15/2009 2:00:00 PM By: : 108 comments 32,463 views

Eat This to Burn 50% More Fat When Working Out

A new study shows that what you eat beforehand could affect the calorie burn during your workout. What foods could help you burn as much as 50% more fat?

Posted 5/15/2009 10:16:52 AM By: : 143 comments 33,375 views

Will You Ride Your Bike to Work This Friday?

SELF magazine is celebrating National Bike Month this May by showing how bicycling can slim you down, save you money and safeguard the environment.

Posted 5/13/2009 5:00:00 AM By: : 202 comments 16,506 views

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.

Posted 5/12/2009 6:00:00 AM By: : 94 comments 27,749 views

Weekly Links: Homemade Nut Butters, How to Cook Oats and Eating on Food Stamp Budget

We spent plenty of time this week surfing the web for the most interesting, entertaining and educational stories.

Posted 5/8/2009 2:37:06 PM By: : 62 comments 11,008 views

SPENT: Tactics to Regain Energy in Life and Feel Great Again

Dr. Frank Lipman, author of "Spent," shares tips on how to regain energy and feel great again.

Posted 5/4/2009 2:26:33 PM By: : 77 comments 20,795 views

BREAKING NEWS: Stop Using Hydroxycut, says FDA

Hydroxycut is being pulled from shelves after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration linked the product to severe liver damage and one death.

Posted 5/1/2009 4:22:22 PM By: : 145 comments 30,024 views

Could the Pill Be Affecting Your Workout Results?

If you take the pill and are trying to build muscle, a new study shows it could be negatively affecting your results.

Posted 5/1/2009 10:16:44 AM By: : 104 comments 24,632 views

Swine Flu: Questions and Answers from Harvard Medical School

Stories of swine flu are everywhere today, but much confusion remains. Harvard Medical School wrote an article that explains the disease.

Posted 4/29/2009 9:00:00 AM By: : 155 comments 33,525 views

Weekly News Roundup: Great Snacks and Dueling Down Dogs!

The web has been abuzz with some interesting stories in the past week or so. From fried chicken to sugar, yoga wars to neti pots, there's plenty of interesting news.

Posted 4/23/2009 6:00:00 AM By: : 96 comments 7,167 views

This is Why You're Fat--and Why You're Thin

Two websites show photos of just how healthy--and unhealthy--food can be. What do you think about these sites?

Posted 4/21/2009 10:04:19 AM By: : 212 comments 18,412 views

Even One "Cheat" Day Could Hurt Your Weight Loss Efforts

Some people like to incorporate the foods they enjoy into their daily menus, but others like to have "cheat" days. Could "cheat" days be affecting your weight loss?

Posted 4/21/2009 5:46:48 AM By: : 680 comments 108,180 views

8 Stars Willingly Grace Magazine Cover--with No Makeup--in the Name of True Beauty

Eight European actresses willingly posed for a magazine cover without makeup. Let's take this opportunity to speak openly about the pressure to be "beautiful" in society.

Posted 4/17/2009 3:02:05 PM By: : 312 comments 45,577 views

Would a Soda Tax Help Fight the Fat?

Policy makers are always looking for ways to discourage the excess consumption of unhealthy foods. One idea that's getting some attention is food taxes.

Posted 4/17/2009 6:13:12 AM By: : 354 comments 20,094 views

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