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Eating Disorders Can Strike at Any Age

Having spent 32 out of 44 years of my life dieting, only recently did I discover what I viewed as lack of willpower on my part was probably an eating disorder in disguise.
Posted 7/22/2009  6:30:26 PM By:   : 106 comments   30,127 views
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What Defines Your Life?

Does the music of Michael Jackson define your life?
Posted 6/29/2009  6:00:00 AM By:   : 80 comments   12,663 views
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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

With skin cancer diagnosis on the rise, it is important for all of us to take preventative measures now to reduce our risk while still allowing our fun in the sun.
Posted 5/16/2009  5:40:23 AM By:   : 86 comments   12,255 views
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Confession of a Flip-Flop Addict: Are You One, Too?

Summer is just around the corner, and many of us will release our feet shoes and socks and begin wearing our beloved flip-flops. How bad are these shoes for your feet?
Posted 5/13/2009  4:32:13 PM By:   : 371 comments   29,681 views
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A Day that Changed my Life: Reflection on the First SparkPeople Convention

There are days we all remember--for me that day will be May 2, 2009- the day of the First SparkPeople Convention in San Diego. A day that totally transformed my life!
Posted 5/6/2009  4:52:33 PM By:   : 101 comments   10,320 views
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Friends Do Our Bodies Good: Do You Agree?

Friends are those people we can depend on when times get tough; but the bond can be so strong that for many, these relationships can far exceed those even within a family unit.
Posted 5/2/2009  12:00:20 PM By:   : 96 comments   9,294 views
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Pets Do Our Bodies Good: Do You Agree?

Pets have been a part of my life for many years. Little did I know the value our pets have in our lives besides offering love and constant companionship.
Posted 4/25/2009  5:39:33 AM By:   : 713 comments   28,666 views
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Could Your Sports Drink Be Ruining Your Smile?

Sports drinks have become a mainstay in most athletes' diets; however, recent research is revealing the connection between tooth erosion and consumption of these products.
Posted 4/8/2009  5:05:09 PM By:   : 76 comments   16,065 views
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Walgreens Take Care Clinics to Offer Free Health Care to Their Patients

With jobs being lost on a daily basis across the country, Walgreens Take Care Clinics are now offering free health care to their unemployed, uninsured patients.
Posted 4/4/2009  8:39:36 AM By:   : 113 comments   14,555 views
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Take the Pledge to Walk by Participating in National Start! Walking Day

Wednesday, April 8th is the American Heart Association's National Start! Walking Day. Are you willing to take the pledge and begin a journey to a healthier you?
Posted 4/1/2009  3:04:00 PM By:   : 194 comments   15,379 views
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Could Water Be a Miracle Cleaning Fluid or a Cure-All?

Did you know that a certain kind of water could clean bathrooms, degrease a kitchen and even treat athlete's foot?
Posted 4/1/2009  6:17:36 AM By:   : 67 comments   9,156 views
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USA Today Features SparkPeople Members' Stories

Two SparkPeople members are featured in the USA Today Weight Loss Challenge, which kicks off today. Pick up a paper today and share these links with your friends!
Posted 3/30/2009  1:14:10 PM By:   : 45 comments   13,532 views
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First Models, Then Actresses, Now Political Bloggers Criticized about Their Weight

Political writer Meghan McCain was called "plus-sized" by a fellow Republican and radio host trying to insult her. Why do women resort to such low blows? How do we stop it?
Posted 3/18/2009  4:26:52 PM By:   : 216 comments   11,954 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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How Do Your Food Attitudes Influence Your Kids?

Every parent wants what's best for their child. But could too much focus on things like trans fats lead to unhealthy feelings about food in our kids?
Posted 3/3/2009  6:36:51 AM By:   : 52 comments   8,959 views
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