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Food Addiction is Real (and 6 Ways to Deal) Guest blogger Dr. Pamela Peeke shares exciting and eye-opening info about the science of food addiction--and offers ways to cope. 2/13/2013 6:00:00 PM
4-Ingredient Chocolate Tarts (Only 63 Calories) This no-cook treat is a quick way to satisfy a craving for chocolate and cheesecake. We think it's perfect for Valentine's Day! Just four ingredients and five minutes of prep time! 2/13/2013 12:00:00 PM
Eating Habits of ''The Biggest Loser'': Inspirational or Bad Example? "Biggest Loser" contestants lose astounding amounts of weight in a short period of time, inspiring others who watch the show. But are the methods they use healthy? 2/13/2013 7:00:00 AM
Reviews of SparkPeople's 'Total Body Sculpting' DVD What's Coach Nicole's latest DVD really like? Is it right for you? Here's what people (from independent reviewers to SparkPeople members) are saying about it. 2/13/2013 6:00:00 AM
The Hidden Signs of Depression 2/13/2013
Acupressure for Pain Relief Acupressure therapy is commonly used to relieve pain (everything from headache to backaches to fibromyalgia), reduce tension in muscles, improve circulation and promote deep states of relaxation. Here are six easy ways to relieve pain with pressure points. 2/13/2013
24 Ways to Say ‘I Love You’ Don't just settle for the usual dinner, chocolates and flowers this Valentine's Day! Instead, try one of these unique and memorable ideas with your partner. 2/12/2013 12:00:00 PM
The Truth About Juicing and Your Health To juice or not to juice? Here's what you need to know to decide whether this popular health trend is right for you. 2/12/2013
The Surprising Health Benefits of Being in Love As humans, most of us have a basic desire to love and be loved. But love doesn't just feel good; it also offers some great health perks! Here's what they are--and how to reap the benefits. 2/12/2013
How to Burn Calories Without Exercise Lose those last few pounds by following these healthy-eating tips.
 2/11/2013 6:00:00 AM
How Many Calories Are in Your Favorite Valentine's Treats? Can you choose which sweet Valentine's Day candy is the better pick? Plus, we count down the calories in 20 common heart-themed treats! 2/9/2013 6:00:00 AM
Weigh In: Should Kids Be on 'The Biggest Loser'? Should children under 18 be allowed to participate in weight-loss shows such as 'The Biggest Loser'? 2/8/2013 6:00:00 PM
10 Great-For-You Chicken Soup Makeovers Chicken soup has seemingly mystical properties. Try these alternatives to classic chicken-noodle soup next time you're under the weather--or you just want something warm to eat. 2/8/2013 12:00:00 PM
This Year, Be Your Own Valentine As we prepare to celebrate the day that we traditionally express love to others, let us take the time to express our love for ourselves. Here's a great way to love yourself more. 2/7/2013 6:00:00 PM
7 Healthy Swaps that Add Up Think taking the stairs instead of the elevator doesn't really make that much of a difference? Think again! Here are daily tweaks you can make and how they add up over time. 2/7/2013 12:00:00 PM
Simple Sauces for Steaks Chef Meg spills a juicy secret about ordering steak in restaurants, and she shares more than a dozen of her favorite ways to serve steak at home! 2/6/2013 12:00:00 PM
Sexy Workout Songs that Celebrate You These songs celebrate body diversity, inner beauty, and embracing your sexiness at any size! 2/6/2013 6:00:00 AM
I Lost 212 Pounds!* Discover what inspired a woman to put her health first. 2/4/2013 12:00:00 PM
10 Ways to Melt Mega Calories in Winter Weather Don't let the winter weather drive you indoors. Stay active and burn calories with these fun fitness ideas! 2/3/2013 6:00:00 AM
Don't Fumble Your Diet by Choosing This Snack! Can you pick which game day snack will do the least damage to your waistline? 2/2/2013 6:00:00 AM
Better-For-You Southern Comfort Recipes Enjoy the comfort of southern cooking and stay on-track with your health goals with these recipes. 2/1/2013 12:00:00 PM
5 Ways Your Cell Phone Can Help You Get Fit We could blame technology for making us lazy; or we could use it to help us get healthier. Here's how to transform your phone into the best weight-loss buddy. 2/1/2013 6:00:00 AM
Success Story: Using Food to Fuel Fitness* Meet Tara, one of the success stories from The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight." Find out how she curbed her sweet tooth and learned to cook! 1/31/2013 6:00:00 AM
13 Healthy Ravioli Fillings (and an Easy Way to Make Them) Making ravioli can be a snap if you use my trick of swapping out wonton wrappers for pasta dough. But what should you put in them? Try these 13 fun, healthy fillings! 1/30/2013 6:00:00 PM
The Super Bowl Exercise Game: Work Out While You Watch Eager to get in on the football action? Unleash your inner athlete with the fun and challenging Super Bowl Workout Game designed by Coach Nicole! 1/30/2013 12:00:00 PM