All Entries For healthy living

My Bill of Rights to Healthy Living

Happy Independence Day! Living a life of dieting and deprivation does not allow us the freedom to live a life of happiness and joy as we travel on this journey of healthy living.
Posted 7/4/2009  5:30:42 AM By:   : 102 comments   24,101 views
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Habits of Fit People: Add Activity—Not Just Exercise—to Your Days

Coach Nicole shares one of the tricks she uses to stay fit: finding ways to be more active throughout the day—not just by exercising.
Posted 7/3/2009  5:29:18 AM By:   : 130 comments   87,258 views
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3 Creative Ways to Use Your Garden Surplus

Ideas you may not have thought of to use your garden surplus this summer if you are short on time or storage space.
Posted 7/2/2009  10:00:00 AM By:   : 56 comments   24,604 views
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Iowa's Quest To Improve Kids' Health

Although there is debate regarding the effectiveness of P.E., a new program in Iowa is using P.E. and a variety of other methods to improve the health of young people statewide.
Posted 6/12/2009  6:00:00 AM By:   : 81 comments   10,628 views
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The Secret to Staying Sharp as We Age

What's the secret to keeping your mind in good shape? Researchers are studying people who have lived past 90 without any signs of dementia to learn how they do it.
Posted 6/2/2009  3:00:59 PM By:   : 98 comments   17,447 views
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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
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Kashi Touring U.S. to Encourage Small Steps toward a Healthy Life

The folks at Kashi shared with us some neat events with us. The healthy food company Kashi embarked on its fourth "Day of Change" tour this month.
Posted 5/1/2009  12:01:33 AM By:   : 76 comments   8,732 views
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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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4 Ways to Reignite the Spark This Month!

Have you reached out to support others lately? Now is the perfect time to lend a helping hand to your fellow SparkPeople!
Posted 4/2/2009  6:44:28 AM By:   : 42 comments   12,904 views
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Finding Balance: Dealing With Guilt

When it comes to my family, I frequently feel guilty. So how can I possibly add to that by trying to make time for myself?
Posted 3/31/2009  10:15:17 AM By:   : 128 comments   19,082 views
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Visualization: See Your Way to Your Goals

Visualization is one of the most powerful techniques we can use to help us meet our goals. Consider adding this easy technique to guide you through your healthy lifestyle journey.
Posted 3/28/2009  5:48:52 AM By:   : 235 comments   32,948 views
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Trigger Foods: What are Yours?

Trigger foods are those foods that once you start eating it is very hard to stop. Learn how I devised my own plan on how to deal with this situation.
Posted 3/21/2009  5:58:28 AM By:   : 386 comments   15,507 views
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The First Lady's Agenda: Healthy Living

One of Michelle Obama's agendas that has started emerging is a focus on healthy living. She feels that fresh and nutritious foods should be a staple of every American's diet.
Posted 3/17/2009  6:04:11 PM By:   : 254 comments   24,092 views
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March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US and if diagnosed early enough can lead to long term survival. Learn the signs and symptoms of the disease.
Posted 3/7/2009  5:00:00 AM By:   : 103 comments   20,234 views
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What’s the REAL Price of Junk Food?

Have you ever wondered why healthy foods like fruits and vegetables are more expensive than junk food? Or if there's anything you can do about it?

Posted 3/5/2009  6:29:00 AM By:   : 131 comments   20,228 views
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