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Outsmart Your Cravings with These Smarter Temptations Are sweets, treats, and rich foods your diet downfall? Next time a craving hits, give in the smart way with one of these lighter temptations! 6/16/2009
Does SPF 100 = 100% Sun Protection? All those numbers on sunscreen bottles can be confusing. Is higher always better? What should you know about sunscreen?
6/15/2009 11:00:00 AM
Could You Have Metabolic Syndrome? Cardiovascular disease is a common chronic disease in our society today. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of this disease. Are you at risk? 6/15/2009 6:00:00 AM
The Power of One: Do You Have What it Takes? I once was told that motivation is a gift we give ourselves and inspiration is a gift we give to others. Read how Bonnie Richardson gave us all a tremendous gift of inspiration. 6/13/2009 7:55:20 AM
6 Reasons to Visit a Pick-Your-Own Farm this Summer One simple way to save money and get better flavor and nutrition out of your food is to pick your own! It's never been so easy--or fun--to eat healthy! 6/12/2009 11:46:49 AM
Iowa's Quest To Improve Kids' Health Although there is debate regarding the effectiveness of P.E., a new program in Iowa is using P.E. and a variety of other methods to improve the health of young people statewide. 6/12/2009 6:00:00 AM
Could You Give It All Up to Follow Your Dream? Eustace Conway is a man who never accepted the word no, who never worried about how others perceived his life, who never gave up on his dream. 6/11/2009 12:07:53 PM
Should You Be Drinking Vitamin Enhanced Water? With exotic flavors and names like Vitamin Water and Life Water, why wouldn't we want to drink specialty waters? Should we? 6/11/2009 6:44:44 AM
Getting Kids Active: Is Your Community Kid Friendly? There was a time when kids could play outside in the safety of their community; however, time has changed this way of living and now are kids are paying the price. 6/10/2009 6:00:00 PM
Join the Fun! Show Your Spark Weekend Starts June 26 Be part of something BIG! Take part in the global Show Your Spark Weekend this June 26-28, 2009! Here's how. 6/10/2009 9:00:00 AM
What Fat-Free Flavor Booster is the Nation's Top Topping? What is the country's favorite condiment? Hint: It's red and comes in a bottle. It goes with almost every food imaginable and is fat free! 6/9/2009 2:00:00 PM
Another Reason to Drink Water: Prevent a Heart Attack We all know that water is good for you and helps with weight loss. But did you know that drinking water might also help reduce your risk of a heart attack? 6/9/2009 9:12:08 AM
Speedy Suppers: Skillet Lasagna Try Skillet Lasagna the next time you're craving an Italian favorite and short on time! 6/8/2009 2:00:01 PM
Will You Stand Up for Menu Labeling? Many people want nutrition information on menus and legislation was first introduced in 2003 to require menu labeling. Why hasn't it happened? 6/8/2009 6:00:14 AM
Do You Keep a Fitness Journal? One of the best tools we can utilize is a fitness journal. Not only does it help us track our fitness, it can also be a huge motivator as we continue on this healthy journey. 6/6/2009 8:05:56 AM
Exercise: The 12-Hour Antidepressant We've all heard that exercise can help boost your mood, but a new study shows that the effects might last longer than previously thought. 6/5/2009 2:13:20 PM
How to Do Alternate Nostril Breathing in Yoga This two-minute breathing exercises helps me--a nervous, fidgety person--stay calm and centered when I'm having a bad day. Try it yourself! 6/4/2009 3:00:00 PM
Run/Walk Method Works for Me: Will it Work for You? While many hardcore runners believe you must run the full distance to call yourself a runner, read how more and more runners are adding walk breaks to their training runs. 6/3/2009 5:18:36 PM
Fit to Travel: Suitcase-Suitable Fitness Equipment for Under $11 Don't forget to add fitness to your travel checklist! Here are three inexpensive items that will help you stick to your workout routine away from home. 6/3/2009 6:51:09 AM
The Secret to Staying Sharp as We Age What's the secret to keeping your mind in good shape? Researchers are studying people who have lived past 90 without any signs of dementia to learn how they do it. 6/2/2009 3:00:59 PM
Meet One of SparkPeople's Newest Employees You wanted to know more about the SparkPeople employees. Here's your chance. Jenny, our category brand manager in charge of all things local, shares her story! 6/2/2009 10:17:11 AM
How to Get Your Daily Dose of Vitamin D A growing number of health experts think that Americans are not getting enough vitamin D. More than a bone strengthener, this key nutrient plays a role in cancer, hormones and obesity, too. Find out why you might be falling short—and what to do about it. 6/2/2009
Birdie Shares a Giant Thank You and Motivational Message As a way to say thank you for all your support and to answer your questions, Birdie wrote a guest blog post for the dailySpark. 6/1/2009 1:00:26 PM
From the Mouths of Members: Age is Just a Number to This 'Old Man' SparkPeople member Jim Rodgers shares his "Old Guy Rules," which helped him stay fit and in control of his life even when times were tough. 5/31/2009 4:23:31 PM
Will You Take a ‘Staycation’ this Year? This year like many of you, my family and I will be taking our first family staycation, but we plan to make the most of our time off by enjoying the sights of our home town. 5/30/2009 9:30:01 AM