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Lose Weight Like a Man Science shows that men lose weight faster. What's the unfair advantage, and is there anything women can do to close the weight loss gap? 5/18/2016
15 Spices You've Probably Never Tried (But Totally Should) Hundreds of spices are missing from your kitchen. Here are our top 15 picks for seasonings you should try ASAP. 5/18/2016
When Mom & Dad Diet: Talking to Kids About Weight Loss Whether they care to admit it or not, kids emulate and often become very much like their parents, and that includes how they approach food and fitness. Discover how negative self-talk affects children, and learn new ways to discuss weight-loss goals in a way that encourages a positive body image. 5/17/2016
6 Killer Tank-Top Arm Workouts for Every Level Get excited to show off your strong arms with these six workouts focused on your triceps, biceps and shoulders. 5/17/2016
How to Find Some Zen in Every Part of Your Day Between deadlines at work, endless carpools and getting three meals on the table, meditation can be impossible. Discover seven ways to embrace the calm on even the busiest of days. 5/17/2016
6 Ways to Reach Napping Nirvana Are you getting enough quality sleep? If not, maybe you napping can help. Discover 6 tips to make your power nap work for you. 5/16/2016
Busting the Myth of the 2-Week Bikini Bod Can you be ready for a bikini in just 2 weeks? With a few of these expert tips, poolside confidence could be closer than you think. 5/16/2016
Sleep & Diabetes: Does the Risk Rise at Night? A new study shows that up to 30 percent of people could have a higher sensitivity to melatonin, increasing their risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 5/16/2016
Crush Your First CrossFit Class With Our Cheat Sheet Thinking about trying a CrossFit class? Check our cheat sheet so you know what to expect, what to bring and how to get the most out of your WOD. 5/13/2016
'The Biggest Loser': Biggest Success or Loser Idea? Find out how one SparkPeople expert and members feel about 'The Biggest Loser' formula for weight loss. Is it worth your time to tune in? 5/12/2016
'I'm Winning the Battle Against Depression & Obesity, One Day at a Time.' Find out how Tammy is overcoming obesity and depression with healthy eating, regular exercise and the support of SparkPeople. 5/12/2016
Cumin Health Benefits Think cumin is just another boring kitchen spice used only for making guacamole or tacos? Think again! Discover the many health benefits of this common spice. 5/11/2016 11:00:00 AM
Unleash Your Brain's Full Potential with Exercise With exercise comes a number of health benefits, but do you fully understand the impact an active lifestyle has on your noggin? Educate yourself on six powerful ways your brain benefits from regular exercise. 5/11/2016
Fitness Superstitions: Magic or Mind Games? Are superstitions silly, or a legit way to boost performance? Pro athletes are notorious for their rituals. Do you have any superstitions related to health and fitness? 5/11/2016
Hate Running on the Treadmill? Try These 8 Ways to Make It More Manageable Many runners hate the treadmill. However, finding fun and manageable ways to get on the treadmill increases your chances of reaping the benefits of these not-so-boring workouts. 5/10/2016 10:00:00 AM
Find Happiness in Your Own Backyard Spending time in nature could actually improve your mental health. Learn more about the benefits of ecotherapy. 5/10/2016
Mediterranean Diet Could Help to Slow Aging and Prevent Bone Loss, Study Says New research shows that the Mediterranean diet could slow down the aging process and prevent bone loss. 5/10/2016
Find the Workout That Will Help You Reach Your Goals Have you found your fitness match? We talked to some health and fitness professionals to get their tips for choosing the right routine. 5/9/2016
Why I Decided to Get Off the Tracker Train Who wouldn’t want to have these stats at their fingertips? The fact is, I gave up my activity tracker after I decided it was doing me me more harm than good. 5/9/2016
Spark It or Scrap It: Does Melatonin Help with Jet Lag? Could melatonin help to nip jet lag in the bud? Find out how this natural sleep aid can reset your internal clock. 5/9/2016
7 Surprising Health Benefits of Spicy Foods New research suggests that eating spicy foods could actually be good for your health. Read on for some reasons to turn up the heat at your next meal. 5/6/2016
A 9-Minute Core Workout You Can Do Anywhere Blogilates Cassey Ho is back with a brand new abs workout that is going to burn so good. Feel every muscle in your core working in this short, but effective routine. 5/6/2016
The Giving Tree: Add 23 Edible Plants to Your Garden Trees don't just provide shade and beauty: Many of them produce edible foods that can boost your health. Learn about 23 of the most common edible arbors. 5/5/2016
Keep Calm and Don't Burn the Kitchen Down In the final installment of a 30-day no delivery, no takeout challenge, our writer reflects on the various ways a novice chef can learn basic and advanced cooking techniques. 5/4/2016
Drink Beer, Eat Chocolate Because Science According to a little something called science, beer and chocolate just might deserve a place in your diet plan. 5/4/2016