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Did you know that your waist measurement is a great diagnostic tool for measuring your risk for heart disease? Well, according to the Mayo Clinic men with waist measurements of 40 inches and women with measurement of 35 inches, accompanied by a BMI - Body Mass Index of 25 or less, have a greater risk for heart disease. Why, you might ask, is your waist size relevant to the health of your Read more
Spending money is very subjective; what some of us see as a necessity, others might view as a frivolous waste. Play our faceoff game and tell us which expense you're willing to spend money on. The choices are endless, from gym memberships to having a kid to premium cable channels; you never know what crazy matchup will come next. Pick which one you'd rather spend money on and see if your Read more
Even though wedding meals typically include bacon-wrapped scallops, filet mignon, and wedding cake smothered in buttercream frosting, you can still enjoy a delicious vegan menu if you, your partner, or your guests follow this animal-free diet. A little creative planning is all it takes, and since many venues, caterers, and bakers are being asked more about vegan options, chances are your venders Read more
5 "healthy" foods that contain just as much salt as soy sauce — Shape Guilty pleasures like apple pie and mac and cheese get a healthy do-over — Self Picnic time? Make sure to steer clear of these unhealthy food choices — Health The spiritual benefits believed to be tied to sage — Mind Body Green Go ahead‚ get brunchy! 30 healthy recipes to celebrate the weekend — Fitness Doing the Read more
The 2012 runways were awash with natural beauties, but most of the models got a little bit of help with makeup. If you want to achieve this minimalist look, follow these easy steps from makeup artists Kristi Matamoros and Jodie Boland: Cover, don't cake: Use your fingers to apply a tinted moisturizer as a base. Start at the nose and spread outward, then switch to your thumbs to get more coverage Read more
10 healthy cookie recipes Snow White's pop culture evolution Celeb moms who've rocked a bikini while pregnant Why you should join a wine club The ultimate Coachella packing list Highlights from Kids' Choice Awards past Surprising places to network Animal-shaped speakers you'll want to adopt See Robert Pattinson looking slick in Cosmopolis pictures CelebStyle: Copy Emma Watson's cool city-girl Read more
Sure, we're excited for the striking display improvement of the third generation iPad, but part of the fun when a new Apple product debuts is the flurry of accessories to hit shelves. Always ready to keep your gear in fashionable and functioning shape, Case-Mate has debuted their looks for the new iPad. Available for purchase in mid-March, check out the latest offerings for a well-dressed iPad. Read more
We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to nutritional consultant Mike Roussell, PhD, for some help! Q: Can I really eat as much fresh fruit as I want and still lose weight? A: Unfortunately, no. Fresh fruit is a healthy choice and loaded with vitamins and antioxidants; however fruit still contains calories and carbohydrates. These are Read more
Weight gain is sure a hot topic these days — check out what the latest studies say about how we gain weight and what might be the next fix for managing excessive eating. Genetics linked to body shape and weight gain. As part of a new study, researchers looked at the DNA of 250,000 individuals and found genetic variations related to body shape and how the body stores fat. The findings Read more
Steve Jobs was honored with the Trustees Award at last night's 2012 Grammys for his contributions to the music industry and his role in creating the iPod and iTunes, which helped shape the music industry as we know it today. Eddy Cue, Apple's senior vice president of Internet software and services accepted the award on behalf of Steve last night. In case you missed it, check out his speech below. Read more
