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7 Hemp Foods to Try

A growing number of products are featuring a "new" kind of seed: Hemp. A high-quality protein source, these tiny seeds offer big benefits.
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Managing High Cholesterol

Fifty-two million Americans have high cholesterol, a leading cause of heart disease that is also linked to obesity. Here's what you need to know to combat all three of these problems.
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SparkTeams allow members to join or start a variety of Teams based on interests, hobbies, and more. Connect with others like you who are trying to get healthy.
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Though SparkPeople launched at the turn of the century, its roots go all the way back to 1982, when founder Chris Downie was just 12 years old...

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