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Thanks to You, 'The SparkPeople Cookbook' is a Hit Golly, what a week this has been! Thanks to all of you, our first cookbook is off to a great start. But the work's not over yet--help us spread the word! 10/13/2011 6:00:00 PM
The Wellness Beat: Are We TECHing Our Way To Despair? Welcome to our newest guest blogger, Nancy Colier, a psychotherapist and interfaith minister. Today she discusses what wellness and well-being really mean. 10/13/2011 2:00:00 PM
12 Gluten-Free SparkRecipes In honor of Celiac Awareness Month, here are some of SparkRecipes' best gluten-free dishes for your enjoyment. 10/13/2011 10:00:00 AM
Sweatiquette: Answers to Common Exercise Etiquette Questions Have you ever wondered about how to handle sticky situations at the gym, or when exercising outdoors? We got expert advice on questions about how to deal with these situations. 10/13/2011 6:00:00 AM
Drink In Some Facts about Alcohol and Your Health Mr. Bad Food is on a weight-loss kick, which means he's limiting his beloved beer. He learned some surprising facts about booze and brews. 10/12/2011 6:00:00 PM
Help Spread the Word for National School Lunch Week In honor of National School Lunch Week, the Master of Arts in Teaching Program at USC shared a really cool graphic with us. We hope you like it as much as we do! 10/12/2011 2:00:00 PM
Smart Exercise Modifications for Knee Pain Do you experience knee pain or discomfort during common exercises like lunges and squats, or kneeling moves in Pilates and yoga? Then follow these smart tips to work out pain-free. 10/12/2011 6:00:00 AM
6 Lessons from Motherhood That Will Spark Your Fitness Tina lost her baby weight the way most moms do: eating right and moving more. Along the way, she learned that lessons from motherhood also helped her achieve her fitness goals. 10/11/2011 6:00:00 PM
SparkPeople Live! Brings the Support Meeting to You Do in-person meetings help you stay accountable? Do you need more personalized support to stay motivated and reach your goals? Then our NEW online meetings are for you! 10/10/2011 2:00:00 PM
Glucerna Hunger Smart Snack Bars and Shakes Learn more about these new snack products designed to help people with diabetes manage their weight and blood sugar levels. 10/10/2011 10:00:00 AM
10 Things You Should Know About Heartburn Find out when to use antacids, who’s most at risk and more. 10/10/2011 6:00:00 AM
What You Really Need to Know about Breast Cancer October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. Dr. Birdie tells you what you can--and can't--do to reduce your risk. 10/7/2011 10:00:00 AM
Hey, You! Cheer Up! When ~INDYGIRL is feeling blue, she likes to write parodies of popular songs. Here's one she wrote about SparkPeople that might just cheer you up, too! 10/7/2011 6:00:00 AM
Could Healthtainment Be a Key to Your Health Success? The new fall TV line up inspires people to lose big and dancers to become stars. Use these fun and interesting tools and features to integrate healthy habits into your daily life. 10/6/2011 2:00:00 PM
This Month's Best Member Blogs A review of some of this month's best member blogs. Which one is your favorite? 10/6/2011 10:00:00 AM
Yoga 101: Poses for Beginners New to yoga? Try these basic yoga poses to get stronger and more flexible. 10/6/2011 6:00:00 AM
13 Bell Pepper Recipes Here are 13 Bell Peppers recipes from SparkRecipes that will boost the nutritional value and flavor of your dishes. 10/5/2011 2:00:00 PM
6 Tips for Finding Peace and Staying Balanced How do you keep life from getting you down? What helps you stay calm and find peace and happiness? Today I'm sharing my tips with the hope that they'll help you as well. 10/5/2011 10:00:00 AM
Researchers Name Best and Worst Weight-Loss Apps Weight loss: There's an app for that! But which app is best? A new study has the answer! 10/5/2011 6:00:00 AM
Embracing a New Age With each passing birthday I am learning to embrace the adventures that life has to offer. It's no longer about being a certain number on the scale, but going out and living. 10/4/2011 2:00:00 PM
No More Excuses for Choosing Fast Food over Real Food As we at SparkPeople know, healthy food isn't more expensive than junk food. So why aren't we eating right and cooking at home? We debunk the excuses for choosing fast food. 10/3/2011 6:00:00 PM
Get Your Facts Up Front A new voluntary front-of-package nutrition labeling system is coming to a store shelf near you. Learn how to use this new tool to help you make nutrient wise choices. 10/3/2011 2:00:00 PM
6 Tips to Transition Workouts from Summer to Fall Days get shorter, temperatures dip, and the leaves fall from the trees. Fall brings many changes, but that doesn't mean your workouts have to suffer. Learn how! 10/3/2011 10:00:00 AM
Easy Afternoon Energizers Fend off the midday slump with these mind-body boosters. 10/3/2011 6:00:00 AM
Walking and Running Tips for City Dwellers Traffic jams, stoplights, and hard pavement may be unavoidable for urban dwellers. Here's how to get a great workout by taking advantage of your city's hidden gems. 10/3/2011