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Should Bake Sales Be Banned? In an attempt to address rising rates of obesity among children and teens, some states have proposed a ban on bake sales. Read on for our idea of a healthy compromise. 5/28/2012 10:00:00 AM
Improve Your Sun Smarts Use these sun protection tips to prevent sunburn, wrinkles and skin cancer.
 5/28/2012 6:00:00 AM
9 Cool Breakfast Ideas for Hot Mornings If a steaming bowl of oatmeal doesn't sound so hot to you during the summer, cool down your breakfast with these ideas! 5/28/2012
Food Showdown: Battle of the Creamy Side Dishes Which picnic side dish should you choose for a lighter plate: macaroni salad or potato salad? 5/26/2012 10:00:00 AM
Is It Possible to Build Muscle and Lose Weight at the Same Time? Coach Dean explains how to balance exercise and eating to burn fat while you build muscle. 5/26/2012 6:00:00 AM
Confession: I'm a Food Snob Can being a food snob really help you lose weight? Beth shares her view on this topic and how being a food snob is helping her reach her goals. 5/25/2012 6:00:00 PM
Get 75 Healthy, Hearty Recipes for the Grill With the unofficial start of summer upon us, it's the perfect time for a backyard BBQ. Learn how to keep your grillouts safe, healthy, and fun, with our new e-book! 5/25/2012 10:00:00 AM
SparkPeople's Mix and Match Meal Planner: Meal Planning Made Easy! Stuck in a rut with your current meal plan or just not sure what to make? Find out how the Mix and Match Meal Planner can help you quickly create healthy meals! 5/24/2012 6:00:00 PM
13 Healthier Burger Recipes We’ve gathered our best tips and recipes to help you build a better burger. 5/24/2012 2:00:00 PM
'Of Course It's True--I Read It on the Internet!' How can we teach our kids how to sift through what's fact and what's fiction on the internet? 5/24/2012 10:00:00 AM
One-Bite Steps Setting SMART goals may be just what you need to move you closer to achieving your dreams. 5/24/2012 6:00:00 AM
VIDEO: 2 Must-Do Moves for a Better Butt Add these two simple moves to your routine to get your greatest glutes ever! 5/24/2012
VIDEO: 3 Ways to Burn More Fat in Less Time Don't let "lack of time" be an excuse for you! Burn more fat during your short workouts with these tips. 5/24/2012
VIDEO: Squeeze in Leg Exercises while Sitting in a Chair Just because you sit at a desk all day doesn't mean that you can't squeeze in a little fitness! Try these sneaky leg toners from your chair. 5/24/2012
VIDEO: 5 Simple Stretches for Better Posture Desk job got you down? Try these 5 seated stretches for better posture and less pain! 5/24/2012
10 More Healthy Foods Under $3 Our original top 10 list was so popular, Healthy Eats readers asked for more. Here are 10 more healthy foods that won't break the bank.
 5/23/2012 2:00:00 PM
5 Simple Stretches for Better Posture and Less Pain Coach Nicole shows you some sneaky stretches you can do at your desk for an instant pick-me-up! 5/23/2012 6:00:00 AM
7 Ways to Make Applying Sunscreen Easier and More Fun for Kids Find out how to keep kids from running the other way when they see a tube of sunscreen and build good sun habits early. 5/22/2012 2:00:00 PM
If Your Child Was Overweight, Would You Want to Know? It's hard to take criticism about your parenting skills, but that's what a lot of people feel when their child's weight comes into question. 5/22/2012 6:00:00 AM
7 Simple Ways You Could Reclaim an Hour a Day Do you ever wish you had a 25th hour to use in a day? You can have it-- read on to find out where it's hiding! 5/22/2012
What's Really Making Your Back Hurt? Tired of guessing why your back hurts all the time? Get the facts here! 5/22/2012
11 Smart Shopping Tips for Small Households In an era of super-size food packaging, singles and couples find it a challenge to shop sensibly. Here are 11 tips to help you right-size your grocery shopping. 5/22/2012
The Greatest Mile I've Ever Run Jerome shares his inspirational story of going out for his first run with his daughter, Emily. 5/21/2012 10:00:00 PM
How to Choose, Prep, and Cook Shellfish Learn how to choose, store, prep and cook your favorite shellfish. 5/21/2012 6:00:00 PM
Secrets to Great (Guilt-Free) Grilled Cheese Forget the cellophane-wrapped cheese slices and spongy white bread! It's time for a grown-up grilled cheese! 5/21/2012 2:00:00 PM