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Exercise Keeps Your Mind Sharp A new study from the National Institutes of Health found that the most sedentary individuals are 2.5 times more likely to develop dementia than regular exercisers. 9/12/2006
Use Shorter Workouts to Build Consistency Exercisers who plan short workouts are more likely to stick with them, according to researchers. What does this mean for you? 9/12/2006
Yoga Body Bliss 9/12/2006
Adding Steps Could Subtract Pounds If you’re having a hard time getting into a regular fitness routine, using a pedometer may help motivate you. 9/12/2006
Gallstones Linked to Gut Circumference Shedding a few pounds and dropping a few inches can do wonders for your health, including your gallbladder. 9/12/2006
Soda Drinkers Beware! Studies now correlate an increase in certain health risks with soda consumption... 9/12/2006
Why Snoozing is Important for Losing Burning the midnight oil could be giving you the munchies the next day, according to a small study. 9/12/2006
Take a Good Look at Your Child's Weight Today so many people are overweight or obese that it is sometimes viewed as the norm. This is making it difficult for parents to recognize whether their own child has a weight problem. 9/12/2006
Cut Your Arthritis Risk with Fruits & Veggies If you are looking for a way to protect your body against arthritis, it may already be a part of your normal breakfast routine... 9/12/2006
What Your Food Preferences Say about Your Personality A recent study showed that vegetable lovers differed from fruit lovers in both their cooking habits and their food preferences. 9/12/2006
Laugh Your Way to Health & Happiness 9/12/2006
Eating with Hypothyroidism Hypothyroidism, the chronic condition of an under-active thyroid, affects millions of Americans. A healthy diet and regular exercise can help you manage your symptoms. 9/5/2006
Fitness FAQs Commonly asked fitness questions answered by the SparkPeople Coaches! 9/4/2006
Nutrition FAQs SparkPeople's experts answer our members' most frequently asked nutrition questions. 9/4/2006
VIDEO: 15-Minute Desk Workout If you spend a lot of time in front of a computer, then this is the workout for you. Target every major muscle group without any equipment! 9/4/2006
High Performance Nutrition - Part 2 This article discusses specific nutrition recommendations for highly active people. 8/31/2006
Mastering the Mysteries of Motivation - Part 2 8/30/2006
Mastering the Mysteries of Motivation 8/17/2006
Strength Training with a Disability Whether you have a disability or a chronic condition that limits your mobility, exercise doesn't have to be out of reach or even painful. 8/16/2006
High Performance Nutrition - Part 1 Learn about the role carbohydrates play in fueling exercise and recovery, along with timing your meals and snacks to achieve your performance goals. 8/16/2006
Dorm Room Workouts Here's what you CAN do with little or no money right from the comfort and convenience of your own (little) room. 8/16/2006
SparkTeam Leader FAQs 8/11/2006
Easy Ways to Cut Sodium Intake Our bodies need a little sodium for proper health, but too much of a good thing can have a negative effect. If you're trying to cut back, start with these simple ideas. 8/9/2006
Managing Menopause with a Healthy Diet Menopause is a universal rite of passage for women, marking significant physical and emotional changes. These dietary tips will help make "the change" a healthy one! 8/3/2006
Tips and Hints to Deal with Shin Splints A combination of these three approaches will usually help most people recover from shin splints and experience less pain! 7/26/2006