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Dr. Birdie's Take on the 'Potato Chips Will Make You Fat' Study

Have you seen the study that said potato chips will make you fat? Dr. Birdie, SparkPeople's medical expert, explains what you REALLY need to know about foods that /make you fat.'

Posted 7/20/2011 10:00:00 AM By: : 26 comments 33,933 views

Dr. Birdie's 10 Top Tips for Teaching Kids Healthy Habits

We know that childhood obesity is an epidemic, and, as parents, we want what's best for our kids. So how can we help them? Dr. Birdie--a mother of five--shares her best tips!

Posted 7/6/2011 6:00:00 AM By: : 27 comments 25,495 views

When Your Body Speaks, Do You Listen?

I tend to ignore the signs from my body that it's time to slow down. I've been doing a lot of that lately, and I'm starting to realize that it could do more harm than good.

Posted 7/5/2011 2:00:00 PM By: : 35 comments 18,916 views

Is Endurance Exercise the Fountain of Youth?

With the baby boomer generation at or close to retirement age, this has brought a surge of anti-aging products, but could exercise be the key to keeping us all younger?

Posted 7/5/2011 10:00:00 AM By: : 80 comments 36,017 views

We Asked the 'Doctors': How Can We Improve Oral Health?

Recently, we had the chance to connect with Dr. Travis Stork, co-host of CBS' popular morning show "The Doctors." He shared great tips on keeping your mouth and smile in shape!

Posted 6/27/2011 10:00:00 PM By: : 16 comments 13,169 views

VIDEO: Choose You!

Did you know that one in three women will get cancer in her lifetime? The American Cancer Society created the Choose You movement to help us take action and change this statistic.

Posted 6/22/2011 10:00:28 AM By: : 17 comments 14,248 views

Welcome 'Dr. Birdie' to the dailySpark

Let's welcome Dr. Birdie Varnedore as our resident medical expert. Birdie is a mother of five who lost 140 pounds using SparkPeople--and she's a neurologist.

Posted 6/20/2011 10:00:00 PM By: : 125 comments 23,550 views

Will Power: Find Your Inner Cause

What motivates you to lose weight and stay healthy might not motivate someone else. That's why we all have to follow our own path, says ~INDYGIRL, who has lost 150 pounds!

Posted 6/10/2011 5:07:39 AM By: : 99 comments 28,125 views

Water Safety Tips for an Active and Safe Summer

Memorial weekend marks the unofficial start to the swimming season and the end of water safety month. Use these tips for a fun and safe summer.

Posted 5/30/2011 10:08:03 AM By: : 13 comments 13,761 views

I Was Addicted to Tanning Beds, until I Got Skin Cancer

Think you're too young for cancer? Christina did. She ignored warnings about tanning beds, until it was almost too late.

Posted 5/26/2011 6:08:57 AM By: : 84 comments 55,169 views

A Letter to My Younger Self

What would you say to your younger self? ~INDYGIRL reaches out to the girl she once was.

Posted 5/20/2011 10:00:13 AM By: : 179 comments 44,787 views

'Fat Stigma' is Spreading; What Can We Do?

According to a recent news story, fat stigma is spreading. ~INDYGIRL shares ideas for fighting back--with compassion and kindness.

Posted 4/29/2011 2:07:22 PM By: : 190 comments 45,817 views

10 Signs You are Getting Healthier Even if the Scale Doesn’t Move

Sometimes the scale doesn’t budge and you wonder if you are getting any healthier on your fitness plan. Well, here are 10 signs that you are!

Posted 4/22/2011 2:36:29 PM By: : 194 comments 243,730 views

Oh, Your Face Will Glow! (Think: Oh, The Places You'll Go!)

~INDYGIRL's creative juices were a-flowin' this week. She wrote a parody of a Dr. Seuss book that will brighten your day and put a bounce in your step!

Posted 4/15/2011 10:46:32 AM By: : 109 comments 24,686 views

Dealing with the Blues

~Indygirl has battled mental-health issues for decades. She shares what works for her--and urges you to get help from a doctor if you need it.

Posted 4/7/2011 6:00:00 AM By: : 44 comments 26,608 views

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