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Please Put the Cell Phone Down When Driving Cell phone use while driving does not mix as I found out during a run earlier this week, when a driver came within inches of hitting me while talking on her cell phone. 6/19/2010 3:36:56 PM
Getting Enough Sleep Could Make Kids Smarter New research shows that sticking to a schedule and getting enough sleep could give young children a developmental boost. 6/18/2010 4:09:58 PM
Stay Fit on Vacation with Help from the SparkPeople Store Don't give up on your healthy habits just because you're going on vacation! These products and ideas will help you stay active away from home. 6/18/2010 7:00:00 AM
New 2010 Dietary Guideline Report The report is available for review and public comment. Here are the highlights. 6/17/2010 1:00:00 PM
Turning It around When You're Spiraling Out of Control Embarrassed, I admit to you all that for a few days I was out of control. I want to share my turn-around with you so it might help you turn it around during a bad spell. 6/17/2010 9:36:20 AM
Some Protein Supplements Contain Toxic Heavy Metals According to a recent Consumer Reports finding, some of the most popular protein supplements may contain more than what you have bargained for. 6/16/2010 2:00:00 PM
12 Great Summer Grilling Recipes With summer weather upon most of us, are you looking for some new grilling recipes? We've rounded up a variety of delicious barbecue recipes for you to try. 6/15/2010 6:15:17 PM
I'm Changing the Image of Yoga, One Pose and One Student at a Time Abby Lentz defies the stereotypes that yoga is only for skinny, flexible people. Her style of yoga is for everybody and every body! Learn more about what inspires her. 6/15/2010 2:00:00 PM
Stretch Your Muscles with Strength Training New research shows that something else can help improve flexibility just as much- if not more- than stretching. What is it? 6/15/2010 8:16:04 AM
VIDEO: ''Weight Loss Changed My Outlook on Life!'' That's what happened for one member who started her weight-loss journey in her 50s. See how she looks today (and learn how she dropped 63 pounds) in this video. 6/15/2010
Slash Your Grocery Bills: A Dozen Smart and Simple Tips from Food Bloggers A dozen food bloggers share tips on how they eat well and stick to their budgets! 6/15/2010
Your Summer Plan for a Back-to-School Body Summer break may seem like it just started, but fall will arrive before you know it. To look and feel your best when college resumes, start here. 6/15/2010
Your Summer Plan for a Back-to-School Body Summer break may seem like it just started, but the new school year will sneak up on you before you know it. If you want to look and feel better by fall, start now! 6/15/2010
The 6 Benefits of Transforming Your Health Spark into an Eternal Flame Some sparks sparkle but never ignite. Some smolder but never produce fire.Then there are those that explode into an eternal flame! 6/14/2010 7:00:00 PM
A Grand Opportunity for Alzheimer's Disease Researchers are looking for older people with early complaints of memory problems to volunteer for a clinical study to examine subtle brain changes. 6/14/2010 5:28:43 AM
The Top Health Headlines of the Week We've rounded up links to some of the week's top healthy living headlines. 6/13/2010 7:26:58 AM
6 Ways to Build a Weight-Loss Wardrobe on a Budget Smart shopping tactics can help you find clothes that fit no matter where you are in the weight-loss process. 6/13/2010
Running Inconveniences Part 3 Many runners have experienced shin splints at least once in their running careers, but just by making some small alterations in their training can help offset the risk. 6/12/2010 10:00:00 AM
12 Best Member Blogs of the Week A review of some of this week's best member blogs. Which one is your favorite? 6/11/2010 4:00:34 PM
Health Benefits of a 10-Minute Workout Last for 1 Hour Next time you think 10 minutes of exercise won't make a difference, remember the results of a new study that says otherwise. 6/11/2010 11:00:00 AM
How to Pack Lunch in 5 Minutes, Plus Healthy Recipes Anne from fANNEtasticfood.com shares tips for packing a healthy lunch--and some great healthy recipes. Check them out! 6/10/2010 10:00:00 AM
New U.S. Olive Oil Standards Are Coming Olive oil is part of a Mediterranean eating style and new guidelines will help ensure consumers get the quality they desire. 6/10/2010 5:00:00 AM
Prostate Screening Awareness One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. Early diagnosis may help lessen the mortality rate of this sometimes fatal disease. 6/9/2010 2:18:06 PM
8 Great Songs to Refresh Your Summer Workouts Tired of the same old workout music? Here are eight tunes that are guaranteed to get your body moving! 6/9/2010 6:48:03 AM
More Americans are Heading Outdoors This Year My kids love to be outside, so my family spends a lot of time outdoors. According to new research, we aren't the only ones. 6/8/2010 4:10:37 PM