Cotton Mouth? Annoying and Harmful


Updated 02/18/08 7:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 5 comments

Cotton Mouth Can Lead to Tooth Decay

I often experience "cotton mouth" when I am running and, while it's totally annoying, I had no idea that it could actually be damaging to my teeth. Well, according to the California Dental Hygienists' Association, it is. Distance runners, cyclists, triathletes, and other serious athletes often experience cotton mouth, which reduces saliva from increased air intake. This can lead to dental decay Read more

3 Yoga Class Dangers and How to Prevent Them


Updated 02/22/12 9:16 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Prevent Yoga Class Dangers

Yoga is associated with feeling joyful, open, and calm, but as with all types of movement, there are risks involved that make you go from "om" to "ow" in the blink of your third eye. Here are three common dangers you're at risk for when taking a yoga class and how to prevent them from happening. Slipping Depending on their type of material, some yoga mats may be extremely slippery when wet. Read more

Can You Spin Through the History of Cotton Candy?


Updated 12/08/11 2:14 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cotton Candy History

Chances are, you weren't aware that today's National Cotton Candy Day — but that doesn't mean you can't celebrate. After all, what's not to love about this special-occasion, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth, spun-sugar treat? Now's the time to test your knowledge; this carnival, circus, and fair favorite is older than you might think. Take our quiz to see what you know. Source: Flickr User Read more

9 Things You Shouldn't Do in the Loo


Updated 03/07/12 11:51 PM · Posted by · 7 comments

Unhealthy Bathroom Habits

There are plenty of healthy things you can do in the bathroom like stretch in the shower, lube up on sunscreen while naked to protect every inch of your skin, and floss to prevent gingivitis. There are also plenty of things you shouldn't do in the ladies room: Drink water from the shower head: Not only have studies found that shower heads are breeding grounds for disease-causing bacteria, but Read more

9 Reasons the Summer Is Making You Fat


Updated 06/22/11 9:16 PM · Posted by · 10 comments

Why People Gain Weight in the Summer

Summertime can be so cruel when it comes to the numbers on the scale, and not just because of Summer treats. It's sunny, warm, and gorgeous outside, gardens and grocery stores are bursting with fresh fruits and veggies, you're spending lots of time in the fresh air, but you seem to be putting on weight. What gives? If pounds are piling on, here are nine reasons why. Ugh, it's too hot to run. Read more

Paris Hilton's Can Can: A Blind Sniff Test


Updated 11/07/11 2:50 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 26 comments

Paris Hilton Can Can review

One of the challenges in reviewing celebrity perfumes is that it's difficult to ignore your opinion of the famous person behind the juice. Would Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker have been such a runaway hit if, say, Bea Arthur were behind it? (I would so buy a Bea Arthur scent, for the record.) Or would a well-done perfume like Britney Spears' Curious be considered more sophisticated if it weren't Read more