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How Much Exercise Do You REALLY Need to Lose Weight?
If you're trying to lose weight, you probably need more than the general recommended amount of exercise -- but how much more?
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Study: Socializing on SparkPeople Helps with Weight Loss
A second study bolsters what our experts and millions of members already knew: The support provided by our community is invaluable. Pass it on!
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FDA Reveals Changes to Nutrition Facts Label, Coming in 2018
The FDA has released a new version of the Nutrition Facts label, which will enable consumers to make more informed dietary choices.
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Mediterranean Diet Could Help to Slow Aging and Prevent Bone Loss, Study Says
New research shows that the Mediterranean diet could slow down the aging process and prevent bone loss.
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A Cheap Cure for Blisters Could Be in Your Junk Drawer
Inexpensive paper tape could be the most effective prevention for painful blisters among long-distance runners.
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Is Your Baby Destined to be Fat? Start Mindful Eating at an Early Age
It's never too early to start fostering healthy eating habits. Some recent research has found that adopting mindful practices as early as infancy can have dramatic effects.
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Skip the Skim: New Study Says Full-Fat Dairy Could Fight Diabetes & Obesity
New research suggests skipping the skim milk and choosing full-fat dairy can reduce diabetes and obesity.
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For a Good Night's Sleep, Try Steak
A new study suggests that protein could improve your quality of sleep.
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Pioneers of the Plus-Size Movement
This season, some brave, beautiful plus-size women are leading the charge toward a more accepting beauty industry.
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Splenda Possibly Linked to Cancer, New Study Finds
A new study has identified Splenda as a potential cause of several types of blood cancers.
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The Hidden Heart Attack: New Study Explores How Women Are Missing the Signs of a Cardiac Event
Heart disease is the number one killer of women -- but according to new research, most women don't recognize a heart attack when it happens to them.
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Kathryn Smith Scores the NFL's First Female Coaching Job
Kathryn Smith just threw a football through the glass ceiling by becoming the first full-time female coach in the National Football League.
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Pass the Cheese, Please
Discover the surprising health perks of including cheese in your diet.
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Study Confirms 92 Percent of Restaurants Serve Up Too Many Calories
A recent study found that 92 percent of entrees from non-chain restaurants contained significantly more calories than the average person should consume.
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What's in Your Soup? Campbell's Campaigns for Federal GMO Labeling Regulations
Campbell's Soups may be the first major food company to add GMO ingredients to its labels.
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