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Poll: Why do YOU exercise?

We all know exercise is something we SHOULD do. But some days it takes a more personal reason to actually get yourself up and moving. What's yours?
Posted 2/26/2009  12:37:41 PM By:   : 249 comments   23,849 views
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Small Changes Can Lead to Better Health

More and more studies are revealing that it isn't always the big changes in our life that lead to better health, but small every day changes that do.
Posted 2/21/2009  5:23:00 AM By:   : 91 comments   13,911 views
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Study: Daily Vitamin Doesn't Help Your Health

A recent, quite sizable study of more than 160,000 women found that a vitamin regimen doesn't lessen one's chances of developing cancer or heart disease.
Posted 2/12/2009  6:10:40 AM By:   : 322 comments   19,375 views
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Challenge Answers, Winners, & What It All Means

Read the answers to last weeks weight loss True/False Challenge, and find out what it means for you.
Posted 1/22/2009  12:28:52 PM By:   : 85 comments   12,772 views
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A Challenge: Can You Separate the Facts from the Myths?

If you can correctly determine whether these 5 statements about weight and health are true or false, you can win a prize from Coach Dean.
Posted 1/15/2009  6:47:24 AM By:   : 1468 comments   20,166 views
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Are You Willing to Take the Pledge to Be Healthy Today?

New health research is painting a very frightening scenario for our health if we do not change the path we are on, especially our children. Will you take this pledge today?
Posted 1/10/2009  6:00:00 AM By:   : 266 comments   34,867 views
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Does Your Weight/Age Define You?

Do you allow your age/weight to define you? Are you willing to take a pledge today to say you accept who you are today and who you will become in the future?
Posted 1/7/2009  5:57:08 PM By:   : 249 comments   18,046 views
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Third-Hand Smoke: Another Reason to Quit

Need another reason to quit smoking this year? Here's a shocking one: Even if you smoke when you're alone, far away from other people, you could still be harming their health.
Posted 1/5/2009  1:15:09 PM By:   : 215 comments   22,801 views
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Exercise: The New Quit-Smoking Prescription

Are you resolving to give up cigarettes and get fit in 2009? Combining these two goals could actually increase your chances of success!
Posted 12/31/2008  7:37:15 AM By:   : 80 comments   25,424 views
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10 Lessons Learned in My 3-Year SparkPeople Journey

On 12/26/05, my life was transformed when I took the leap to join SparkPeople. Since then my life has never been the same and what a journey it has been!
Posted 12/27/2008  6:01:32 AM By:   : 309 comments   26,732 views
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Cyberchondria: Is it all in your Head?

Learn how many of us are finding access to information regarding our health right at our finger tips and why this isn't always a good thing.
Posted 12/20/2008  12:04:09 PM By:   : 112 comments   15,389 views
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Would You Take Drugs to Be Smarter?

There is a trend taking place in schools, on college campuses, and possibly in your work place. Read more about how people are resorting to controlled substances to get ahead.
Posted 12/17/2008  6:01:41 PM By:   : 126 comments   11,256 views
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Healthy, Homemade Gifts: Rice Sock

Make a rice sock for friends who are constantly battle aches and pains.
Posted 12/11/2008  9:06:23 AM By:   : 144 comments   36,162 views
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What is Female Athlete Triad Syndrome?

Learn what can happen when female athletes take their training and nutrition regimens to the extreme. Find out how to recognize the signs and symptoms.
Posted 12/10/2008  6:01:38 PM By:   : 56 comments   35,450 views
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Healthy Holiday Gift Ideas for the Whole Family

Need a few unique gift ideas for the health-conscious people in your family? Maybe some of these family gift ideas will help make your holiday shopping a little easier this year.
Posted 12/8/2008  12:30:35 PM By:   : 49 comments   11,824 views
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