Do Yoga, Not Botox


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 10 comments

Do Yoga, Not Botox

Wrinkles are a fact of getting older, but there are several actions we can take to slow down the signs of aging. Living a healthy lifestyle, avoiding cigarettes, and wearing sunscreen will prevent you from aging prematurely, and standing on your head could also help keep your skin looking fresh. Hear me out. Yoga poses that involve positioning your feet over your head, known as inversions, allow Read more

Another Reason to Eat Chocolate: Increased Blood Flow


Updated 11/06/07 6:50 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Another Reason to Eat Chocolate: Increased Blood Flow

I never used to like chocolate as a child, but now I can't live without it. Just a small piece is enough to satisfy my sugar cravings. Plus I feel good eating it, knowing that flavenoid-rich dark chocolate has health benefits like lowering blood pressure, and now a new study shows that it can also increase coronary blood flow. This study involved a two-week trial and monitored 39 adults (average Read more

More Than Hot: The Benefits of Cayenne


Updated 04/01/07 12:19 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

More Than Hot:  The Benefits of Cayenne

Cayenne pepper is made from dried chili peppers, and is known for its strong, spicy taste and smell. It's used in many dishes to give them a little "kick," but it can also be used for medicinal purposes. Capsaicin is the chemical in the chili pepper that gives it its heat. It has been used in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines to treat many health conditions like poor circulation, headaches, Read more

5 Strange Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy


Updated 02/13/12 4:05 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

5 Surprising Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! This sweet treat may also boost brainpower, help you relax, and more! By Mara Betsch, Prevention Show your heart some love this Valentine’s Day by nibbling a few chocolates — and making them a regular treat throughout the year. A recent study found that those consuming the highest levels of chocolate had a 37 Read more

Video: Garcelle Beauvais, Ne-Yo, and More Stars Share Their Fondest Whitney Houston Memories


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Stars Talking About Whitney Houston Video

Just hours after news of Whitney Houston's death circulated on Saturday, musicians, actors, and music industry executives paused on the red carpet at Clive Davis's annual pre-Grammy party to celebrate the singing legend. Hear Ne-Yo describe his recent encounter with the "happy" Ms. Houston and more in our roundup of stars sharing their personal Whitney stories. Read more

David and Brooklyn Hit the Field While Victoria Focuses on Fashion


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David Beckham Pictures at Son's Soccer Practice

David Beckham stopped to watch his oldest son, Brooklyn, at soccer practice yesterday in LA. The father of four was back home after a jaunt to London, where he went clubbing with Prince Harry and made the press rounds to promote his underwear line with H&M. The steamy TV commercial for David's collection made its debut during the Super Bowl last Sunday, and David admitted watching the spot Read more

House Comes to an End After Eight Seasons


Updated 02/12/12 9:44 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

House Canceled

Rumors have been circulating for a while now, but now it's official: Fox is canceling House at the end of the current season. The Hugh Laurie medical drama has run for eight seasons, but has lost steam lately, due in part to Lisa Edelstein's exit from the series. House will wrap up with its final episodes later this Spring; will you be sad to see it go? Photo courtesy of Fox Read more

Why Did Susan G. Komen For the Cure Cut Off Funding to Planned Parenthood?


Updated 02/04/12 2:43 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Susan G. Komen and Planned Parenthood

For years Susan G. Komen for the Cure has provided Planned Parenthood grants for breast cancer screenings. It recently decided to cut off the women's health provider, causing outrage among many supporters of both groups. Petitions to Komen to change its mind have been circulating on Facebook and across the Internet. After Komen's decision became public, Planned Parenthood told supporters that Read more

Winter Running Woe: Numb Toes


Updated 02/04/12 5:43 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Numb Toes and Winter Running

If you'd rather skip a run than hit the treadmill, then there's no doubt you're continuing with your outdoor runs even through this brisk and snowy Winter weather. That doesn't mean you're not dealing with some discomfort along the way. I've given you some tips on how to beat burning lungs, but if it's your feet that are bothering you, here are some ways to avoid numb toes. First, consider your Read more

4 Lazy Moves That Boost Your Health


Updated 01/30/12 5:21 PM · Posted by Prevention · 2 comments

Lazy Ways to Improve Your Health

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! You don’t have to go on a deprivation diet or spend hours exercising to ward off disease and be your healthiest self! Instead, try these supersimple tips By the editors of Prevention Staying healthy can feel like so much, well, work (think: logging hours at the gym and whipping up nutritious meals from scratch). Read more