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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!
Posted 4/16/2009  10:05:58 AM By:   : 118 comments   16,147 views
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'I Ran 7 Marathons on 7 Continents at Age 55'

Linda Quirk ran her first marathon at 35. Now 55, she recently returned from Antarctica, after having run seven marathons across all seven continents.
Posted 4/15/2009  11:40:39 AM By:   : 92 comments   19,567 views
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Can Water Fountains Help Fight Obesity?

A new study published in the journal Pediatrics shows that installing water fountains in schools can have a direct impact on childhood obesity rates. Surprised?
Posted 4/14/2009  5:57:10 PM By:   : 103 comments   17,613 views
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Drinking a 20 Ounce Beverage Daily=26 Extra Pounds a Year

Want to know the easiest way to drop a few pounds? Stop drinking sugary beverages, says a recent study. One bottle of soda a daily can yield a 26 pound weight gain in a year.
Posted 4/13/2009  3:00:00 PM By:   : 193 comments   41,471 views
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What You Can Learn from America's Top Sports Nutrition Expert

For 27 years, Dave Ellis, a dietitian and strength-building expert, has worked with collegiate and professional teams across the US. Now he's talking to the dailySpark!
Posted 4/7/2009  10:38:51 AM By:   : 53 comments   23,347 views
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Cup of Joe Eases Exercise Pains

For many morning exercisers, a cup of coffee is part of the pre-workout routine. But according to a new study, coffee can also help lessen some of the pain of working out.
Posted 4/7/2009  6:16:26 AM By:   : 135 comments   13,040 views
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Bigger Butts = Better Health

A recent study finds that having a larger backside could reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Posted 4/3/2009  5:59:03 AM By:   : 234 comments   31,753 views
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Step Up the Pace to Turn a Walk into a Workout

Walking can be a great form of exercise. But how fast does your walk really need to be?
Posted 3/27/2009  6:10:45 AM By:   : 128 comments   37,926 views
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Secrets and Recipes from 'The Biggest Loser' Nutritionist

We recently received an email from Cheryl Forberg, the nutritionist for The Biggest Loser. We invited Cheryl to write a guest blog for the dailySpark, and she accepted!
Posted 3/24/2009  10:03:57 AM By:   : 143 comments   34,007 views
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Optimism Leads to a Longer Life

Who knew just how powerful positive thinking can be? Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have determined that optimists live longer, healthier lives than pessimists.
Posted 3/13/2009  6:23:21 AM By:   : 90 comments   15,008 views
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Coach Nicole Spreads the Spark on FOX!

Coach Nicole explains how to create a home gym for less than $50. Check out the video of her live appearance!
Posted 2/17/2009  5:22:13 PM By:   : 101 comments   13,794 views
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Ch-ch-changes (for the Better) at the dailySpark!

Find out what's new at the dailySpark. We've made a few tweaks that we hope you'll like!
Posted 2/2/2009  6:00:07 PM By:   : 35 comments   4,072 views
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Find Out Which Peanut Products are SAFE to Eat

Want to know which products are excluded from the widespread recall of peanut butter and peanut paste? We've got the full list.
Posted 1/25/2009  5:42:35 PM By:   : 90 comments   18,564 views
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The Inauguration Luncheon, Slimmed Down

The post-Inauguration luncheon had more than 3,000 calories and 142 grams of fat! We slimmed down the menu so you can eat as well as the president.
Posted 1/21/2009  5:00:34 AM By:   : 79 comments   9,817 views
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Thanks, dailySpark readers! Keep Spreading the Spark!

Yahoo! Buzz. And more than 500 of you commented on that story. We really appreciate your support! Want to find out how you can continue to help us Spread the Spark?
Posted 1/9/2009  7:16:46 AM By:   : 40 comments   7,146 views
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