Weekend Functional Fitness: Winterizing Your Home and Yard


Updated 11/10/08 2:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Weekend Functional Fitness: Winterizing Your Home and Yard

Getting prepared for Winter weather, be it rain or snow, is a chore few of us look forward to. I know I don't. There really is nothing appealing about cleaning the gutters, is there? As a means of self motivation, I decided to explore these tasks on a functional fitness level. Yeah, thinking that way actually motivates me. Here are some alternative ways to view all those Fall chores for prepping Read more

Prepare For Snow: The Best All-Weather Boots to Get Now


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Shop the Best All-Weather Boots For Winter 2011

If you happened to be in the Northeast last weekend, you know how quickly a snowstorm can surprise you — and leave your feet freezing. Don't try to trudge through snow in those cute booties of yours; get a pair of all-weather boots that can handle any kind of weather. It doesn't mean you have to sacrifice looking cute, either. We found 15 pairs of all-weather boots that fit our criteria for Read more

Google Flight Search Offers New, Fast Way to Book Travel


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Google Flight Search Tool

Google's latest search product Google Flight Search offers another option for finding the best deals in the fast-moving world of online travel sources. Search airline ticket prices by entering the travel query in the main toolbar and clicking "flights" on the results page or access Flight Search directly. Results based on departing city show up in near instantaneous speeds with plenty of Read more

Take Advantage of the Season: Why Our Bodies Love the Sun


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Vitamin D and More Health Benefits of the Sun

While Summer may mean miserable heat waves that make you want to stay firmly indoors (and preferably close to a cool drink), the sunny season is an easy reminder of the reasons why we love the sun. It's during the bleak Winter months that we normally realize how much the sun affects our mood, since dark days and nights can lead to seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. So, while we still have Read more

Sarah Jessica Pumps Up the Volume in Purple For a Philanthropic Night Out


Updated 05/11/11 6:51 AM · Posted by · 11 comments

Pictures of Sarah Jessica Parker in NYC

Sara Jessica Parker arrived at the Robin Hood Foundation Gala in NYC last night sporting a major, '60s-inspired 'do and a form-fitting purple gown. The actress, who is involved in several Big Apple charitable causes, was one of many celebrities at last night's function. Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen, along with Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber, also lent their support to the cause. SJP was solo for Read more

How-To: Plan a Modern Princess Party


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Planning a Princess Party

If your lil girl is begging for some face time with Belle, Ariel, or the rest of the classic princess gang, it may be time for a princess-themed party. Modern Family's court of zany characters met for a majestic and mirthful family function last night, reminding us that careful planning and low drama fetes are always the most fun. Here are some of our best guides for hosting a perfectly modern Read more

Heart Health and Marathons


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Marathons Cause Reversible Damage to Tissues of the Heart

Marathon season may be winding down — the results are in for the Marine Corps Marathon, and NYC hosts its annual marathon next weekend — but many race participants hearts are just beginning to heal. New research has found that distance running takes a toll on the heart. Although the damage is temporary and reversible, up to 50 percent of the myocardium, the muscular middle layer of the Read more