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Do Essential Oils Live up to the Hype? Essential oils may smell good and look pretty, but do they really have any health benefits? 4/3/2017
How to Choose and Use a Pedometer The average American takes 5,000 steps a day, which is only half of the 10,000 daily steps recommended to achieve good health... 4/1/2017
Health and Fitness Benefits of Walking Need one good reason to lace up and get moving? We've got four of them right here! 4/1/2017
14 Healthy and Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Recipes Enjoy some of SparkPeople's favorite slow cooker chicken recipes. 4/1/2017
When to Buy Organic & When to Save Your Money Who says organic has to mean expensive? Use these tricks to cut your food budget and still buy organic. 3/31/2017
12 Entertaining Podcasts to Get You Through Your Next Workout Having trouble dialing into your motivation? Plug into one of these entertaining podcasts and your next walk, run or workout will fly by! 3/31/2017
Can Exercise Take the Knee and Back Pain Away? Knee and low back pain affects 19.5 and 28.1 percent of Americans, respectively. Before you resign yourself to a life of discomfort, though, read up on how exercise can actually help to ease that pain and start incorporating some effective moves into your routine. 3/30/2017
10 Essential Tools to Buy Before You Start Gardening Always wanted to give gardening a go, but afraid your thumb's not green enough? With the right tools on hand, you CAN tend a thriving herb, vegetable or flower garden! 3/29/2017
7 Hiking Essentials for Beginners We love spending time in the great outdoors (aka the grown-up playground). Today we're sharing some of our favorite hiking essentials. 3/28/2017 12:00:00 PM
8 Amazing Goals You Can Achieve in the Next 8 Weeks Who's giving up on your goals right now? Not you! Recommit yourself to your goals by taking an 8-week pledge today! 3/27/2017 6:00:00 AM
How Weight Loss Changes as You Age It's not your imagination: Weight loss really does change as you age. Our experts break down what to expect, decade by decade. 3/27/2017
10 Full-Body Strength Exercises Every Beginner Needs to Know Did you know that you can get an effective strength workout, right in the comfort of your own home? Creating a balanced routine is easier than you might think. 3/24/2017
Mix and Match to Find the Best Weight-Loss Plan for You Ever wonder why a weight loss strategy works for a friend, but not for you? A doctor explains why, and provides 7 tips for creating your own custom plan. 3/24/2017
9 Things You Should Never EVER Say to Your Husband Avoid uttering these common phrases that could undermine your marriage. 3/23/2017 6:00:00 AM
The Only 12 Exercises You Need to Get in Shape When you have just enough time to suit up and show up, you can't go wrong by sticking to these 12 proven exercises. Blending strength and cardio, they'll hit all the major muscle groups while torching some serious fat and calories. 3/23/2017
10 Plus-Size Leggings for Women Who Love Their Curves Long live the legging! Long or short, fit or flared, there's a legging look for every curvy girl out there. 3/21/2017
9 Realistic Ways to Kick Your Sugar Cravings Would a food by any other name taste as sweet? Maybe not -- but controlling your sugar intake can do wonders for your weight and wellness. Discover 9 tips for kicking your sugar cravings to the curb! 3/20/2017
Balance Work and Life with Tips from the 'Mom Boss' Nicole Feliciano, author and founder and CEO of Momtrends, gives us her best tips and tricks for discovering your own inner 'Mom Boss.' 3/20/2017
What to Eat This Spring Revamp your meals with the freshest and most nutritious foods of the season. 3/18/2017
These Are the Most Motivating Workout Songs of All Time Get our playlist of the best workout songs of all time! These songs combine awesome beats with motivational lyrics that make it easy to exercise! 3/18/2017
65 of the Most Motivating Mantras Do you have a mantra? Whether it's mental, verbal or written, the right message can be a powerful tool in motivating you to become the best version of yourself. 3/17/2017
Stay Safe And Be Seen With These 7 Fitness Accessories Don't get caught in the dark during your workout. Stay safe and be seen with these affordable accessories for outdoor exercisers. 3/16/2017
5 Ways to Identify Health Misinformation These days, you need to be Sherlock Holmes to distinguish fact from fiction. Whether it's your peers at happy hour or endless posts to your newsfeed, we're constantly being fed new information about the latest and greatest fads. Learn how to avoid frustration and separate the fads from the facts with these quick tips.  3/15/2017
Induce Sleep Naturally With These 5 Tips Sometimes sleep is hard to come by. Before turning to prescription sleep aids--try a few natural remedies right at home. These 5 sleep aids can help you drift off fast. 3/15/2017
10 Ways to Dress Up Scrambled Eggs Here are 10 ways to take scrambled eggs from so-so to so good! 3/14/2017 6:00:00 PM