Thin the Movie: The Reality of Eating Disorders


Updated 01/06/12 3:02 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 12 comments

Thin the Movie:  The Reality of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders affect 5 million people in the U.S. More than 10% of those diagnosed with anorexia nervosa will die from the disease. Seeking to put a human face on these sobering statistics, acclaimed photographer Lauren Greenfield went inside a Florida treatment center to tell the stories of four women who are literally dying to be thin. The devastating documentary film titled Thin, reveals Read more

Want to Age Better? Swap Your Morning Cup of Coffee For Green Tea


Updated 02/06/12 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Green Tea May Help You Function in Old Age

We all know that green tea has many benefits — eye health, sunburn protection, and disease prevention, to name a few. Now, a new study can add another possible benefit to that list: green tea may help you remain functional as you age. The Japanese study, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, tracked 14,000 adults 65 years old or older for three years and found that those Read more

Feel-Full Quick Tricks


Updated 02/07/12 11:13 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Filling Foods For Weight Loss

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Health.com It's not just what you eat that can make you more satisfied — it's how you eat, too. Try these tips to feel fuller longer. H2O some more Drink two eight-ounce glasses (16 ounces total) of water before each meal. It will fill up your stomach and trim up to 60 calories per meal. Health.com: Which Read more

Kimora Lee Simmons Is Bringing Fabulosity to Your Face


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Shinto Clinical by Kimora Lee Simmons

The queen of fabulosity, Kimora Lee Simmons, is set to launch her own anti-aging skincare line with Makari de Suisse this Spring. OnSugar blog Blaq Vixen Beauty tells us all about the collaboration. "The first signs of aging make us realize how quickly time passes. Shinto Clinical skin care will open your eyes to a beauty that runs deeper than any trend or gimmick. It's about self-confidence Read more

Savvy Confessions: Will My Job Be Affected If I Take Maternity Leave?


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Maternity Leave and How It Might Affect Your Job

This reader posted in our anonymous Savvy Confessions group, asking how her job will be affected if she takes maternity leave. Do you have any advice for her? I work in a very small office which includes myself, a nurse, an office assistant, and our program director. Before the holidays, the program director took on an additional position within the company, but at another clinic, which now has Read more

RX For Shin Splints: Ice Massage


Updated 01/20/12 12:07 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Treat Shin Splints With Ice Massage

Shin splints are the bane of many new runners. The tight calves that accompany mileage increases can spell pain for the lower leg. If running causes any discomfort, take time off to allow your shin splints to heal. But you need not sit idle on the sidelines while you recuperate: ice massages help, too. A serious runner, my Equinox trainer reminded me of the healing combo of ice and massage to Read more

6 Ways to Sit Less Every Day


Updated 01/22/12 8:33 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Decrease the Amount of Time You Sit For Your Health

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Sarah Kehoe Need help being less sedentary? Here are the best ways to sit less and move more, from easiest to hardest. Pace on the phone Invest in a two-way speakerphone, a superlong phone-to-ear cord, or a quality headset so you can be more mobile while you chat. Even if you simply stand while on the phone, Read more

The Top Fat-Burning Foods


Updated 01/19/12 8:18 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Foods For Burning Fat

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Paige Greenfield It's true: certain foods have a very high thermogenic effect, so you literally scorch calories as you chew. Other eats contain nutrients and compounds that stoke your metabolic fire. Feed your metabolism with these. Whole Grains Your body burns twice as many calories breaking down whole Read more

3 Common Hair Dilemmas Solved


Updated 01/11/12 3:28 PM · Posted by Guest Writer · 1 comment

Solutions For Common Hair Problems

Tabatha Coffey, the star of the much-loved series, Tabatha Takes Over, is known giving the most spot-on hair advice around. And over the next few months the talented hairstylist is sharing her top tips and tricks right here on BellaSugar. We're thrilled to present to you her first post! Take it away, Tabatha. Hi everyone, I got so many emails and questions on the below topics after I appeared on Read more