About half of FitSugar readers suffer from asthma, myself included, and it's great to hear that your condition doesn't stop you from working out. That said, there are ways you can make exercising safer and more pleasant, so check out my tips below. Exercise during times of the day when your breathing is at its best. If you tend to wake up not being able to breathe, then a pre-work run may not Read more

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Find out which immune-boosting supplements really help — and which are just hype By the Editors at Prevention Flu shots, hand washing, healthy eating, and regular exercise are the best ways to avoid cold and flu. But sometimes even the most scrupulous germaphobes and healthy people get sick anyway. While Read more

Kelly Bensimon's secrets for staying healthy and happy — Shape Make Summer last with these healthy farm-fresh dinners — Fitness Running with asthma? Breathe easier with these tips — Fitbie Seven moves to work those muscles that stayed still all Summer — Huffington Post Vanessa Hudgens chooses an eco-friendly yoga mat — Fit Celeb Every bit counts: 15 minutes of exercise increases life Read more

With Summer in full force, we may be spending most of our free time outdoors, but there's nothing like home sweet home. It's no wonder that we want to practice healthy habits in our home. Sometimes keeping a home healthy is a full-time commitment. But don't worry, these few changes are easy to make! Whether it's about germs, air, or keeping yourself motivated to stick to a healthy diet, read on Read more

We've been trying to cut back on caffeine here at FitSugar, but many of you are into having that daily cup of joe. And you may have good reason. Study after study have found that there are many more benefits to drinking coffee than just its ability to prevent you from falling asleep at your desk. Want to know why one researcher recently called the beverage "more healthful than tea"? Check out Read more

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear DrSugar, I am wondering why my digestion goes haywire during my menstrual period. I always keep my diet clean and exercise daily but I can't seem to combat the gas, diarrhea, constipation and constant gurgly noises coming from my gut! What could this be and how can I stop it? — Too Much Fun Below the Belt Oh, what Read more

Hi FitSugar, Has the topic of running and pollution been raised recently? I live in Los Angeles and gave up running in the morning because my lungs would burn afterward and I'd be coughing the rest of the day. I wouldn't have the symptoms when I ran before rush hour, at night, or at the gym. I am a non-smoker, typically running 3-5 miles at an easy pace, 2-3 days per week. Have other readers had Read more

Recently FitSugar reader mamasitamalita wrote in to ask about her friend who works out while buzzed. Apparently it's more common than I thought, and it's not the only thing people are doing before hitting the gym. An anonymous reader commented "Sometimes, every once in a while, I will get stoned before yoga or a long run — it helps me to calm down and focus on the task at hand, rather than Read more