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what causes an eye twitch? May 9th, 2008 - 1:48pm
Last Post By: mia
Occasionally, your eyelid may twitch at random. This involuntary twitching of your eyelid muscle typically lasts less than a minute. But it can be annoying. The cause of eye twitch isn't known. But it may be associated with fatigue, stress or caffein
Fun Exercise for the Mind... Think Fast.. Keep it going!! May 9th, 2008 - 12:42pm
Last Post By: Mr Bubble
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Brain Push-Ups - Ponder This: May 9th, 2008 - 10:45am
Last Post By: Jim
What's the Appendix Good For, Anyway? If you have to have your appendix removed, it won't have much of an effect on your health. In fact, you probably won't notice anything different, except for the surgery scar, of course. So why do we have an appe
SparkPeople May 9th, 2008 - 10:27am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
Weight Loss Supplements: Fact or Fiction? "Cures" Are Often More Hype than Help http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/nutrition_articles.asp?id=510
Healthy Recipes May 9th, 2008 - 9:57am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
20-Minute Chicken Creole Serves: 4 This quick Southern dish contains no added fat and very little added salt in a spicy tomato sauce. INGREDIENTS Nonstick cooking spray as needed 4 medium chicken breast halves, skinned, boned, and cut into 1"
Quotes and Philosophical "gems" you live by. What's yours? May 9th, 2008 - 9:55am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
We're always getting ready to live, but never living. - Ralph Waldo Emerson, writer
Healthy Reflections - Brought To You By SparkPeople May 9th, 2008 - 9:54am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
Don't put off living the life you want There is no lesson for today. You have permission to stop thinking for a moment and just enjoy yourself. Stop looking at your computer right now and go look at the world. Rediscover the natural wonders that you
Family Health & Wellness From SparkPeople May 9th, 2008 - 9:51am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
Healthy Tips for Frequent Flying Families Despite appearances--a plethora of fast foods, snacks and lots of sitting around--flights and airports offer plenty of nutritious food and opportunity for activity, if you know where to look: Make sure eve
Monthly Contest Scoreboard - See Home Page For Contest Details May 9th, 2008 - 9:30am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
We've never had 2 guys come in 1st and 2nd place in the same month before! Go Go Go!
The Risks of High Cholesterol May 9th, 2008 - 6:49am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
Get the Facts on Unhealthy Fats When you're making food choices, the types of fats you choose are just as (if not more) important than the amount of cholesterol the food contains. Last week you learned about the heart-healthy monounsaturated, poly
Risks of Insomnia May 9th, 2008 - 6:47am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
Test Your Sleep IQ The past 8 weeks, you've learned a lot about insomnia and about yourself. Maybe you started limiting soda and other sources of caffeine. Maybe you've worked with your doctor to create a plan for better sleep. Every small change
The Risks of Depression May 9th, 2008 - 6:45am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
How Food Affects Your Mood Although the foods you eat cannot treat depression, your diet does have significant effects on your mood, energy levels, mental health, and your ability to cope with stress. If you suffer from depression or seasonal affe
What Causes Allergies? May 9th, 2008 - 6:44am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
Exercising with Seasonal Allergies For some people, exercise itself is an uncomfortable activity, with all the sweating, huffing and puffing that comes with elevating your heart rate for an extended period of time. But for people with seasonal all
High Blood Pressure May 9th, 2008 - 6:42am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
Week 8 of 9 Exercising with High Blood Pressure When you have high blood pressure, listening to your body is important. Your top priority is to neutralize the threat of blood pressure before you push yourself toward more dramatic exercise goals.
What is Osteoarthritis? May 9th, 2008 - 6:40am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
Test Your Osteoarthritis Knowledge The past 7 weeks, you've learned a lot about osteoarthritis and about yourself. Maybe you thought that your diet was pretty healthy, until you used the Nutrition Tracker to find areas that needed improvement. May
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) May 9th, 2008 - 6:37am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
Exercise Alleviates IBS Symptoms If you suffer from IBS, you know that it has a major impact on your everyday life. Even without knowing the specific causes of IBS, there are things you can do to help prevent flare-ups. Many studies have shown t
Diabetes May 9th, 2008 - 6:36am
Last Post By: Ken (Main Profile)
Eating Strategies for Type 2 Diabetics When it comes to controlling your blood sugar, what and when you eat is just as important as the type and amount of carbohydrates you consume. Here are five key eating strategies for type 2 diabetics: Space
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May 09, 08 : 04:27 PM ESTmia kentucky i can barely handle my 3 kids....how on earth do the Duggars do it? now she is pregnant with her 18th child? wow!!! -
long day
May 09, 08 : 06:22 AM CSTKirby Illinois It's going to be a long day. I stayed up way too late last night, have to be at work at 9 and then have ball practice later tonight.&nb ... more -
TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!
May 09, 08 : 05:59 AM CSTDimple Hurray! It is almost the weekend, I hope that all of you will have a great one and for those mothers out there, it's your day this coming Sun ... more -
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May 08, 08 : 11:38 PM PSTSheri -
missed it here
May 08, 08 : 10:14 PM CSTKirby Illinois Man, my computer crashed and I haven't been able to get online. I guess I could have gone to the library but that didn't seem too cool. ... more





