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Green Tea Benefits: Fact vs Fiction Learn the facts about this powerful antioxidant to maximize its benefits and minimize the hype. 9/23/2010 6:06:03 AM
Exercises for Strengthening Your Back A well-toned and strong back not only make us look better in the clothes we wear, but it also helps us take on every day activities more easily. 9/22/2010 6:00:00 AM
Inspirational Video: Running Down 120 Pounds This amazing 5-minute video is all the pick-me-up you need to keep going on your own journey! 9/22/2010
You Are Never Too Old to Boost Brain Power with Exercise Numerous studies have shown the intellectual benefits of exercise for children. But kids aren’t the only ones whose brain power gets a boost from exercise. 9/21/2010 5:03:44 PM
Break the Strings and Move Freely in the World Back then, I moved at two angles through life: 90 degrees and 180 degrees. I lay down all night and sat all day. Today, I move freely in the world! 9/21/2010 11:18:03 AM
10 Healthy Squash Recipes for Fall Looking for some new squash recipes this fall? We've rounded up some healthy and delicious squash recipes that are perfect for the fall season. 9/21/2010 6:00:10 AM
7 Super Sources of Omega-3 Include the following foods in your diet to benefit from the amazing health-enhancing properties of omega-3s. 9/21/2010
7 Whole-Grain Pastas You've Never Tried Has pasta taken a backseat in your diet? Are you getting bored with whole wheat? Expand your palate with these new-to-you (and good-for-you!) noodles! 9/21/2010
High Fructose Corn Syrup Soon May Be 'Corn Sugar' The makers of high fructose corn syrup want to change its name, to corn sugar. Do you think it will boost the ingredient's popularity? Do you avoid the sweetener? 9/20/2010 1:00:00 PM
Iron Foods Can Energize Your Body Learn more about this important and essential nutrient. Find out if your diet contains enough to keep you going. 9/20/2010 6:00:00 AM
'I Exceeded My Wedding Weight-Loss Expectations' 9/20/2010
'I Was Determined to be a Fit and Healthy Bride!' 9/20/2010
'I Reached My Wedding Weight-Loss Goal in 6 Months' * 9/20/2010
Basketball Leads the Pack for Traumatic Brain Injury According to a study released last week in Pediatrics, youth basketball is responsible for more traumatic brain injuries in our youth in comparison to other sports. 9/18/2010 9:29:28 AM
Surprising Stats About Smoking in the U.S. A new report from the CDC about smoking rates in the U.S. made me realize that more people still smoke than I would have thought. 9/17/2010 10:20:34 AM
'No-Calorie Noodles': Will You Try Them? No fat, no carbs, no gluten, and no calories. Will you try these noodles? And by the way, the same fiber (in candy) has caused choking deaths! 9/16/2010 5:00:00 AM
8 Exercises to a Stronger Core Having a strong core can give us better posture, make every day tasks easier, even allow us to run and walk with better form. 9/15/2010 5:00:27 PM
Light and Spicy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes I loved scalloped potatoes as a kid, but my palate has changed. Now that I don't crave so much fat and cream, I made over the recipe using sweet potatoes. These have a kick! 9/15/2010 1:13:21 PM
8 Healthy Apple Dessert Recipes for Fall Looking for some new apple dessert recipes that won't break your calorie bank? We've rounded up some healthy and delicious apple recipes for you to try. 9/14/2010 4:24:30 PM
The Extreme 'Baby Carrots' Ads: Will They Work? The billboard read: "So what if our name doesn't end in 'itos'?" Baby carrots, it seems, are getting an extreme makeover. Will it have carrot farmers seeing green? 9/14/2010 12:01:00 PM
VIDEO: Not Your Ordinary Yoga Teacher Paralyzed at the age of 13, Matt turned to yoga to overcome many obstacles. In this inspiring video, watch how he now helps others do the same. 9/14/2010
The Reality of Adult Picky Eaters A new reality show focuses on freaky eating patterns and is bringing awareness to eating issues many adults face. Are you one of them? 9/13/2010 6:00:00 AM
Running Tip: The Importance of Hydration Determining the best hydration plan for you can be the difference between a great run and a not so great run. 9/11/2010 10:23:31 AM
Short-Term Slip-Ups Could Lead to Long-Term Problems You go on vacation and your newly formed healthy habits are out the window. Eventually you get back on track and begin again, but a new study says it might not be that simple. 9/10/2010 1:04:21 PM
Sports Dietitian Group Now among SparkAmerica's Partners SparkAmerica's partners list just keeps growing! We're excited to have so many big names supporting our new national healthy-living campaign. 9/10/2010 5:08:08 AM