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Food Showdown: It's a Wrap! Are spinach tortillas or multi-grain tortillas more nutritious? Find out in this war of the sandwich wraps! 9/22/2012 10:00:00 AM
Our Cheesiest Recipes Are you a cheese fan? Then you'll love this week's dinner menu. We've rounded up seven of our cheesiest recipes! 9/21/2012 2:00:00 PM
The SparkPeople Commercial Break Workout You've probably heard the tip to fit in a workout during commercial breaks, but what should you do? Work out while you watch TV with this handy (and tough!) printout. 9/20/2012 6:00:00 PM
11 Healthy Fall Comfort Foods Indulge in the warm, sweet, and spicy flavors of fall with these easy recipes! 9/20/2012 4:18:00 PM
Take a Break to Torch the Calories Looking for fun ways to add extra calorie burning activities to your day? Find out how Coach Denise likes to spend her break times burning extra calories throughout the day! 9/20/2012 6:00:00 AM
Treat Yourself to Healthy Quick Breads and Muffins Quick breads and muffins are simple to prepare. Enjoy these recipes for a healthy dessert, after school snack or breakfast. 9/19/2012 6:00:00 PM
Iron Chef Jose Garces' Healthy Tips for Kids Check out his best lunchbox picks, after-school snack solutions and more below, then get his top five healthy-eating tips for kids. 9/19/2012 2:00:00 PM
7 Life Lessons My Kids Have Taught Me My life isn't always glamorous, but it certainly is better for having my boys in it. Here are some of the many lessons I've learned since having kids. 9/19/2012 10:00:00 AM
Things That Don't Suck about Getting Older Is there an upside to getting older? You bet! Here's what you have to look forward to with each passing birthday. 9/19/2012 6:00:00 AM
The Problem of Childhood Obesity: How You Can Be Part of the Solution What can we start doing today, right now, in our own homes and communities to help turn around the childhood obesity epidemic? 9/18/2012 6:00:00 PM
Your 12 Most Embarrassing Yoga Questions Answered As with any activity, there can be some "embarrassing" aspects of yoga. Here are answers to the questions you were afraid to ask--from farting to bare bellies! 9/18/2012 10:00:00 AM
Organize Your Kitchen to Fall into Healthy Habits Early fall is a perfect time of year to get organized for school and home. 9/17/2012 6:00:00 PM
8 Healthy Ways to Start the Day When you start your morning with good habits, you're setting yourself up for success all day long! Get out on the healthy side of the bed with these tips. 9/17/2012 3:56:00 PM
Motivation Monday: Let Others Be Guides... Let other be guides, not goals. 9/17/2012 2:00:00 PM
Is Your Teen Starting School in a Sleep Haze? A recent study suggests teens who stay up late to cram for tests tend to perform poorly. Find out how to help your teen claim the sleep they need to succeed in school. 9/17/2012 10:00:00 AM
6 Ways to Say 'Yes' to Weight Loss We hear all the time that in order to lose weight, we're supposed to constantly say ''no'' to things. But it doesn't have to be so negative! Instead of thinking of all the things you have to turn down, think about all the things you can say ''yes'' to that will help you look and feel your best in the long run. 9/16/2012 6:40:00 PM
'I Lost 94 Pounds and Lowered My Blood Pressure!'* Find out how SparkPeople member Cathy lost 94 pounds and took control of her high blood pressure. 9/15/2012 2:00:00 PM
Food Showdown: Which Energy Bar Should You Go Nuts For? Is one of these all-natural energy bars healthier than the other? 9/15/2012 10:00:00 AM
'I've Maintained My 186-Pound Loss for Almost Three Years!'* Angela lost 186 pounds--and never looked back! Find out her secrets for weight maintenance here. 9/14/2012 6:00:00 PM
Healthy Kid-Friendly Favorites Want to get your kids on board with eating more nutritious meals, but not sure where to start? How about with a week's worth of better-for-them versions of their favorite meals? 9/14/2012 2:00:00 PM
13 Quick Fixes for Split Ends Got split ends? Tame those frazzled strands with these simple remedies! 9/14/2012
Just for Parents: A Refresher Course on Surviving the School Year Feeling overwhelmed by all that comes along with the start of the school year? You're not alone. Even parenting experts feel the stress. Here's how to copy. 9/13/2012 2:00:00 PM
Market Watch: Early Apples It’s only mid-October but I’ve been enjoying apples for months thanks to these early varieties. 9/13/2012 2:00:00 PM
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies Do pesky fruit flies hover around your fresh produce? Find out how you can get them out of your kitchen.
 9/12/2012 2:00:00 PM
Stop Complaining, It's Bad for Your Brain (and How to Cope) Turns out complaining isn't just annoying. It affects your brain, too. Here's how to deal with a whiner. 9/12/2012 10:00:00 AM