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Lifting Weights Isn't Just For the Young New research is showing that adults who start a regular strength training program can help minimize muscle loss and increase independence as they age. 2/22/2011 5:51:33 AM
The Caregivers Survival Guide Learn how to endure the demands of guiding a loved one through illness. 2/21/2011 4:00:00 PM
What's Your 6-Word Success Story? Have you seen the six-word love stories that are circulating the Internet? Let's share 6-word Success Stories! Mine: Now I breathe easier, work harder. What's yours? 2/21/2011 11:00:00 AM
2010 Dietary Guidelines – Continuing to Move Forward Although the newly updated guidelines haven't changed much, this overview is full of links that can be your key to success. 2/21/2011 5:00:00 AM
My Journey of Self-Discovery How a road trip became my analogy for helping others to understand the journey to healthier living. 2/19/2011 8:00:25 AM
Win Chocolate from Equal Exchange Who loves dark chocolate? We do! This week we're giving away a gift box of dark chocolate bars from Equal Exchange! 2/18/2011 6:00:30 PM
Confession: My Kids Eat Better Than I Do I feel pretty good about how my kids eat. But I can't say that my or my husband's diet lives up to quite the same standard. According to a new online poll, we're not alone. 2/18/2011 2:09:08 PM
Non-Dairy Alternatives to Cow's Milk 2/18/2011
Eating With Diabetes: Party Food Learn how to make smart and healthy food choices at any gathering. 2/18/2011
9 Gear Essentials Every Serious Runner Needs Running has been a passion of mine for five years now and in that time I have discovered some great running gear that keeps me motivated to continue on the journey. 2/16/2011 2:00:00 PM
Motivation Tips from an Olympic Snowboarder Read how Olympic silver medalist Gretchen Bleiler stays motivated (yes, even professional athletes have "off" days) and how she stays in shape when she's not snowboarding. 2/16/2011 5:41:57 AM
NEW Series: Menopause Health and Fitness 101 Menopause can send your emotions on a roller coaster. Will anything help keep you on an even keel? Fitness expert Cathy Cram offers hope in this new series! 2/15/2011 2:00:00 PM
Another Reason to Avoid Trans Fat: Depression Did you know that trans fats not only increase your risk of heart disease, but they can also affect you mentally? New research shows that trans fats can actually make you sad. 2/15/2011 10:11:00 AM
Stuff We Love: Home Gym Equipment Coach Denise shares information about her favorite home gym equipment. 2/15/2011 5:30:03 AM
Joy Bauer's Tips: Eat Out Without Gaining Weight Just in time for all those fancy Valentine's Day dinners, learn Joy Bauer’s tips for navigating restaurant menus—plus get her go-to picks for eating out! 2/14/2011 4:00:00 PM
Eggs: Now More Incredible Than Ever Research has found that eggs are more nutritious than previously thought! 2/14/2011 11:30:00 AM
Celebrate and Love the Most Important Person: You! You have to love yourself to be happy and healthy. This Valentine's Day, it's time to show your favorite person some love--no matter what the scale says! 2/14/2011 6:07:41 AM
Why Strength Training Is a Necessity for Older Adults More and more studies are touting the benefits of strength training, especially in older adults. This may be the key to keeping us active as we head into our golden years. 2/12/2011 7:30:26 AM
Are You Having New Year's Resolution Success? Many people start out the New Year full of momentum to change their lives for the better. Then the novelty begins to wear off. Sound familiar? 2/11/2011 6:21:10 AM
Meet Tiffany, a SparkPeople Success Story and the Next Big Star!* Tiffany is an immensely talented vocalist (and one of Beyonce's back-up singers). Now, thanks to SparkPeople, she's 80+ pounds lighter. Look out world, here she comes! 2/10/2011 3:00:00 PM
If Just Saying NO Isn't Working, Trying Saying OM Instead. Do you have trouble just saying NO to your sweet tooth, or your Inner Couch Potato? Trying saying OM instead... 2/10/2011 5:56:25 AM
10 Medicine Ball Moves to Help You Get a Leaner Body Medicine ball exercises make a nice supplement to your strength training routine by helping to increase your range of motion and your dynamic flexibility. 2/9/2011 2:00:00 PM
Confession: I Ran and Ate My Way Through the Krispy Kreme Challenge What do you get when you combine competitive running with competitive eating? A new meaning to the phrase 'doughnut run!' 2/9/2011 8:00:00 AM
54 Sweet and Healthier Valentine's Day Treats We're here to keep you and your sweetie in tip-top shape this Valentine's Day. We compiled a list of better-for-you sweet treats, including several that are calorie-free! 2/9/2011 6:00:00 AM
Improve Heart Health with Short Activity Breaks Taking quick activity breaks at work give me a boost of energy and improve my concentration. New research shows those quick breaks might also be improving my health. 2/8/2011 5:34:58 PM