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Best and Worst Salad Toppings A salad is the outcome of several small decisions. Choose poorly and your salad will pack more calories and fat than a cheeseburger! Learn how to order (and make) a smarter salad. 9/29/2009
Learn How to Preorder the SparkPeople Book We've been telling you about our book deal for months. Now, you can preorder your copy of "The Spark"--and get some great prizes. This is one offer you won't want to miss! 9/28/2009 6:07:12 AM
LIVE from the Spark Your Life Convention I'm blogging LIVE from the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, known today as the site of the Spark Your Life Convention! 9/26/2009 1:23:31 PM
When Too Much Water Can Cause Problems for Runners Many of us are aware of the dangers of dehydration, but did you know that for many endurance athletes too much of a good thing can have fatal consequences? 9/26/2009 8:30:13 AM
Stuff We Love: Cardio Dance DVDs from 10 Minute Solution Coach Nicole gave these new workout DVDs two thumbs up. Find out if they're right for you! 9/25/2009 4:00:00 PM
The Most Inspiring Women of 2009--Who's Your Pick? SELF Magazine picked its top 10 Most Inspiring Women of 2009. If you made a list of inspiring women, whom would you choose? 9/25/2009 11:29:07 AM
Small Dietary Changes Could Save Billions in Health Care Costs According to new research, if Americans could cut their sodium intake to recommended levels, the country would save about $18 billion in annual health care costs. 9/25/2009 6:13:00 AM
Why is There So Much Sodium in Restaurant Food? When trying to limit your daily sodium intake, eating away from home can be very hard. We take a closer look at this popular problem and changes that may be on the way. 9/24/2009 6:53:56 AM
Confession: Getting Older Really Stinks, but I Guess it Beats the Alternative From the minute we are born, the aging process begins, but I refuse to go down without a fight. 9/23/2009 4:05:45 PM
The (Surprising) First Step to Getting Fit NFL star Terrell Owens recently wrote the book "T.O.’s Finding Fitness." He shares tips on taking the first step to getting fit. 9/23/2009 12:38:12 PM
10 Sneaky Ways to Get Fit and Healthy—Without Really Trying The "stealth health" movement aims to help people sneak fitness, nutrition and healthy living into their busy days. Here are 10 effortless ways you can do exactly that! 9/23/2009 7:00:00 AM
Celebrity Trainer Shares His Top 3 Bun Shaping Moves Trainer David Kirsch has sculpted some of the most famous bottoms in Hollywood. While their buns are rock-hard, Kirsch doesn't use a chisel. He uses simple moves like these. 9/22/2009 6:10:41 AM
6 Risks of Eating a Low-Fat Diet Thanks to the low-fat craze of the '90s, many people still believe that less is more when it comes to dietary fat. But eating too little fat can actually hurt your health and your weight loss efforts. 9/22/2009
How to Run with Proper Form and Technique Whether you're ready to jump into jogging or have completed dozens of races, this detailed primer on proper running technique can help you run better and avoid injury. 9/22/2009
Improve Your Balance in 3 Simple Steps How often do you exercise to improve your balance? Here are some easy ways to add balance training to your workouts without spending more time in the gym. 9/22/2009
Is Prevention the Way to Drive Down Health Care Costs? With health care premiums rising at a record setting place, could disease prevention be the answer in curtailing the increase in cost? 9/19/2009 5:46:38 AM
The Pressure To Be Thin Is Starting Sooner When it comes to body image, I can't imagine what that pressure is like for young girls these days. New research provides some interesting insights. 9/18/2009 2:08:54 PM
Why Women in Other Countries Live Longer than We Do Want to know why women in other countries are happier, healthier and living longer? Me, too! Women's Health shares their secrets. 9/18/2009 11:45:15 AM
Poll: Are Women More Critical of Other Women's Bodies than Men? Could other women's opinions shape your body image more than you realize? Weigh in on our latest poll! 9/18/2009 6:18:16 AM
Terms of Agreement for 'The Spark' Preorder Bonus Offer 9/18/2009
Readers' Healthy Finds: All Whites, Wasa and Lemon Pepper Pasta You don't have time, energy or money to waste on food that doesn't taste good, so we're asking readers to share their favorite healthy finds. 9/17/2009 3:45:31 PM
Are You Ready to Tailgate? Football season also means tailgate season. Learn how to be food safe and waist smart. 9/17/2009 6:31:23 AM
An In-Depth Talk with the Author of 'The End of Overeating' Listen to an interview with Dr. David Kessler, author of the ground-breaking new book "The End of Overeating." He figured out why we're powerless around certain foods. 9/16/2009 4:21:06 PM
Make Running Fun for Your Kids Running is a great activity for people of all ages; but it can be especially beneficial in helping kids develop self-confidence and life-long healthy habits. 9/16/2009 12:02:03 PM
How to Stay on Track When Eating is Your Job, and Other Tips from a TV Chef A Food Network star shares easy weeknight meals, her favorite snacks and tips for staying on track--even when you're surrounded by food! 9/15/2009 2:35:08 PM