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Eat More Veggies, Appear More Attractive?
Strange but apparently true: If you eat lots of orange veggies, your skin turns slightly yellow, and it might make you seem more attractive to others.
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Long Hours on the Job Could Affect Your Happiness
I’ve had long talks with a few friends because their job situations make them sad. The results of a new study say that working long hours is tied to higher rates of depression.
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Keeping Sodium Levels Low Isn’t So Easy
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control says the majority of Americans consume too much salt in their diet.
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Study: Teens Don't Care about Sun's Effects
With all of the talk about skin cancer, you’d think young people would be diligent about using sunscreen. A new study says the majority are not.
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Would You Pay More for Eco-Friendly Food?
New research says that shoppers in their 20’s and 30’s are willing to pay more for products with a low carbon footprint, versus those in their 40’s and 50’s.
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Early Snacking Helps Avoid Later Weight Issues
We are big snackers in my house, so I was happy to see results of a new study regarding snacking and weight gain in young girls.
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Video: Ramen Noodles vs. Real Food--vs. YOU!
Ever wonder what happens inside your body when you eat junk food? Here's your chance to find out.
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Feeling a Little Down? This Drink Might Help!
New research shows that not drinking enough water could be affecting your mood and cognitive abilities. Is it time for you to drink more?
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Is it Possible to Become a Morning Person?
Sleep experts say that with time and effort, it is possible to reset your biological clock and become that morning person you’ve always hoped to be.
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Do Rising Food Costs Change Your Buying Decisions?
The cost of items like eggs and chicken has gone up significantly in the past year. Have you noticed? Has this trend affected what you’re putting in your grocery cart?
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Physical Activity Boosts Kid’s Brain Power
These days, kids feel more pressure than ever to maintain a high G.P.A., and new research shows that exercise might help. Can physical activity really boost brain power?
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An Easy Way to Decrease Teen Soda Consumption
Researchers have found an interesting way to discourage teenage soda consumption- and it’s not by telling teens how many calories are in a serving.
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Tune In to Watch Chef Meg on 'The Doctors'
Great news: Chef Meg will be on The Doctors Thursday, January 19, to talk about "The SparkPeople Cookbook." We hope you'll tune in and help us Spread the Spark!
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The Secret to Turning Off Your Fat Genes
Studies have identified the "fat gene" which can increase your risk of becoming overweight or obese. But that doesn't mean you're destined to struggle with your weight forever.
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Does Your Appetite Change With the Seasons?
Is my brain is hardwired to increase my appetite when the weather turns colder? Research shows that when the days get shorter and darker, our appetites tend to increase.
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