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Wake Up America, We Need to Get Healthy!

I was shocked and then saddened to read that according to Men's Health Magazine I live in a state which claims four out of the top 10 fattest cities in the United States.

Posted 5/12/2010 3:00:00 PM By: : 120 comments 22,828 views

Obese Children are More Likely to be Bullied

There are lots of reasons kids get bullied. A new study shows that obese children are more likely to be bullied, regardless of things like class or race.

Posted 5/11/2010 6:51:06 AM By: : 111 comments 21,395 views

Celebrate Exercise is Medicine Month

Exercise is now being perceived by many professionals as medicine. In other words, not only can it help prevent certain diseases, it can enhance our lives.

Posted 5/8/2010 11:00:00 AM By: : 78 comments 16,240 views

Childhood Obesity Rates Higher in the South

Childhood obesity remains to be a threat in our kid's lives, especially for those raised in the south, but what is it going to take to reverse this trend?

Posted 5/5/2010 3:00:00 PM By: : 62 comments 20,133 views

Solutions to the Challenges of Living Large or Less Mobile

People of size or those with limited range of motion have special challenges when trying to get fit. Indygirl shares tips on finding clothes and equipment that suits you.

Posted 4/8/2010 9:08:53 AM By: : 164 comments 53,940 views

Can Weight Affect Your Ability to Taste Fat?

New research is exploring the relationship between your taste buds and your waistline.

Posted 4/2/2010 6:27:12 AM By: : 199 comments 30,149 views

Could you be addicted to junk food?

There's no longer any doubt: if you're a lab rat, you can become addicted to junk food. But what if you're human?

Posted 4/1/2010 6:00:46 PM By: : 96 comments 27,198 views

'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution': Will It Work?

Jamie Oliver, who has led a one-man healthy food crusade in England for a decade, has hopped the pond. Will the U.S. accept "Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution"?

Posted 3/24/2010 2:00:00 PM By: : 609 comments 47,310 views

Industry Takes On Childhood Obesity, But Will It Help?

Industry changes to help combat childhood obesity are happening, including a soft drink producer who is making it more difficult for school children to access their products.

Posted 3/19/2010 6:56:36 AM By: : 114 comments 21,329 views

Think You're Too Big to Run? Think Again

Since joining SparkPeople, Kristina has taken up running and dropped from 279 pounds to 212 pounds--and she's still going. She shares her secrets in a light-hearted blog!

Posted 2/25/2010 3:14:33 PM By: : 433 comments 389,387 views

Avoiding Cookies at the Cleaners

We’ve all heard the usual explanations for Americans’ expanding waistlines. But might hardware stores and hair salons also be responsible?

Posted 2/23/2010 6:15:28 AM By: : 107 comments 19,717 views

Are Genes To Blame For Your Battle With Weight?

Can you look at your mother (or father) and see yourself in 20 or 30 years? New research is analyzing genes and how much they determine your body shape and weight.

Posted 2/19/2010 9:55:37 AM By: : 121 comments 23,991 views