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Poll: Is 'Shame' a Helpful Weight-Loss Motivator?
A prominent bioethicist is making headlines this week with his unconventional (and, some say, mean-spirited) plan to curb obesity rates and health-care costs. What do YOU think?
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How Downplaying the Obesity Epidemic Harms Public Health
Recently, Becky has seen several news stories downplaying the effects of excess weight. She thinks this is a very big issue, and she would like you to share your thoughts, too
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What You Need to Know about Nectresse, the Zero-Calorie Sweetener
Dietitian Becky shares the scoop on the zero-calorie sweetener, Nectresse. Is it natural? And what's a monkfruit?
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The Cost of a Cocktail: Up to 18 Pounds a Year
According to a new study, many of us are consuming 300 calories of alcohol daily! Find out exactly how those sippable calories can impact your waistline.
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How to Help Children Deal When Tragedy Strikes
In explaining tragedy to children, parents face a difficult task. There is no single right thing to say, and you cannot predict reactions. You can love, communicate, and protect...
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How Important is Strength Training for Kids?
There is growing evidence that strength training is very beneficial for children and could be an important part of their exercise routine.
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Even Dietitians Have a Vice (Bidding Adieu to Ho-Hos)
SparkPeople's Dietitian Becky admits it: She loves an occasional Ho-Ho. While she can find almost no nutrition in the treats, she does have another healthy lesson...
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Can Exercise Protect the Brain From Fatty Foods?
Can working out undo the damage of a burger? Which exercises work your whole body? And how do herbs and spices help your health? Learn this and more--in our weekly link roundup.
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Improve Your Chances of a Healthy Pregnancy with a Healthy BMI
New research shows that having a high or low BMI can both affect your chances of getting pregnant and carrying a child to term.
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Wired? 7 Tips to Help Tech Addicts Sleep Better
Many people use electronic devices, which may be to blame for missing out on valuable sleep. Find out more about those studies and tips on how to get better sleep.
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Will Adjusting Form Make You a Better Runner?
A new study proposes that people naturally become better runners, just by running more. Although I can't say the same applied in my case, the results are pretty interesting.
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Stay-Young Secrets From 10 Fit Grannies Who Rock
We round up the week's top stories in health, fitness, and more.
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Avoid the Self-Fulfilling Fat Prophecy
According to new research, feeling fat--even though you aren't--can actually make you fat!
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Does Fitness Matter More than Weight?
Some of the latest research seems to contradict what we've typically been lead to believe. Size is not always the best indicator of health.
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A Must-Watch Video: The Real Bears
Have you seen the video about the "real" bears yet? I don't want to spoil the story, but this is a must-watch video for anyone who's committed to a healthier lifestyle.
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