Probiotics Put to the Test: Which are Worth the Dough?


Updated 02/06/08 2:37 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Probiotics Put to the Test: Which are Worth the Dough?

A lot of us have jumped on the probiotic bandwagon. With all the claimed benefits of those little buggers, how could you not? Problem is, like vitamins, all probiotic supplements are not created equal. ConsumerLabs.com, an online resource available to help consumers and healthcare professionals evaluate health, wellness, and nutrition products, has put 22 popular probiotic supplements to the test Read more

Geek We Love: The MPMan With a Plan


Updated 05/23/12 3:18 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Early MP3 Players

The MPMan was short-lived, but the first MP3 player mass-marketed in the US paved the way for the portable media player revolution. Now that we've gotten to know Kane Kramer, who developed the first MP3 player, and Nathan Schulhof, who created a precursor to iPod and iTunes, it's time to take a look at the history surrounding the MPMan. Korean electronics company Saehan created and distributed Read more

5 Strange Ways Chocolate Keeps You Healthy


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

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea


Updated 12/03/11 12:50 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Truth About the Health Benefits of Tea

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Tea — does it really fight cancer? Lower cholesterol? We filter the research to find out which health claims actually hold water. By Kate Lowenstein The way scientific studies and health gurus alike have touted the perks of tea over the past few years, you'd think the stuff was some kind of all-powerful Read more

10 Gadgets You Should Skip


Updated 11/14/11 7:02 AM · Posted by Bundle · 3 comments

Gadgets That Are a Waste of Money

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Gadgets are supposed to make our lives easier. Take smartphones, for example, which have given us countless applications and the ability to do just about anything on the go. And then there are the gadgets that are either pointless, or on its way to becoming obsolete. Here are 10. First up: Expensive Headphones You don't need Read more

Salma Hayek Launches Nuance to Honor Her Grandmother and Every Woman


Updated 08/03/11 2:59 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Nuance by Salma Hayek Launching in CVS in August 2011

Salma Hayek unveiled the long-awaited products from her eponymous line for CVS last week in NYC. The effort, which has been a three-year-long labor of love for the actress, will finally arrive at outlets of the retail chain this August. Salma revealed that the items are en route to stores in a February interview with T Magazine, saying that her grandmother, who passed down beauty secrets during Read more

6 Saving Suggestions to Consider This Weekend


Updated 03/16/12 4:02 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 0 comments

Saving Tips For the Weekend

If you spent the week carefully monitoring your spending and trying to be productive and efficient, don't play clueless on the weekend and blow all your efforts with a Saturday spending spree. Consider these smart saving tips before you whip out your wallet. Take a Hands-Off Approach to Spending Less — Research shows that you don't necessarily have to stay out of stores altogether, but you Read more

Engagement Ring 101: Things to Know Before Buying Your Love Bling


Updated 03/16/12 3:04 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

How to Buy an Engagement Ring

Wedding season is definitely in the air — my calendar is booked with weddings! If you're thinking about getting more serious with your honey, there's generally always a ring involved. And if you don't know the first thing about rings . . . join the club. Thankfully, there are experts like CEO Debi Wexler of diamond etailer WhiteFlash.com, to spill the deets on engagement rings. Here are some Read more

DrSugar Answers: Are Expensive Vitamins Better?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Are Expensive Vitamins Better? A Doctor Tells All

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions, like this one submitted in our Ask Anything group. Q: Does it matter which brand of vitamins I take? Are the more expensive ones better for you? A: This is a great question to ask because I'm sure many of FitSugar's readers, including me, have become perplexed and overwhelmed when at the health food store or vitamin store Read more

Is Your Perfume Dangerous? Depends on Who You Ask


Updated 11/07/11 2:51 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Perfume and Cologne Safety

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is raising a stink over fragrance safety. Its newest report, Not So Sexy: Hidden Chemicals in Perfume and Cologne, calls out 17 fragrances for having "secret" ingredients that aren't listed on the label. What's troubling, they argue, is that some of these chemicals (like phthalates) can act as hormone disruptors. The study calls out American Eagle Seventy Read more