Cracked Mouth? Could Be a Vitamin Deficiency


Updated 10/14/11 11:47 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Cracked Mouth? Could Be a Vitamin Deficiency

It's common to get dry, chapped lips during the Winter, but what about cracks at the corners of your mouth that don't seem to go away no matter how much lip balm you apply? I've heard that this could be a symptom of a vitamin deficiency, so I decided to do some research. Indeed, persistent cracking at the corners of the lips could be a sign that you're not getting enough vitamin B — in Read more

Cauliflower Gratin


Updated 05/23/12 5:34 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cauliflower Gratin Recipe

Looking for an elegant yet simple way to serve cauliflower? Look no further than Fresh Tart's gluten-free version of cauliflower gratin. Perhaps it's cliche that I read MFK Fisher's The Gastronomical Me and wanted to immerse myself in the world of food, but that's OK. Who wouldn't want to do exactly that after reading that sexy, scrumptious book? My goodness that woman could write, my mouth Read more

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: Season Premiere "A Little Kiss"


Updated 03/27/12 3:19 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

Mad Men Season 5 Premiere Recap

Mad Men is finally back this week, and we've jumped about a year forward with the two-hour season five opener. It's a new year, and there are new secretaries, new accounts, and new adjustments in the personal lives of the denizens of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. It's the brink of Summer and Don's 40th birthday, and where SCDP was scrambling after losing Lucky Strike at the end of last season, Read more

Nighttime Habits That Are Ruining Your Sleep and Health


Updated 02/29/12 9:56 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Not to Do While You Sleep

You slip under the covers, turn off the light, and rest your head on your pillow. Seems simple and perfect, but here are some things you could be doing in bed that harm your health. Grinding your teeth: Formally called sleep bruxism, many people unknowingly clench their jaw or grind their teeth at night, which can lead to tension headaches, earaches, irritated tissue on the inside of your Read more

There's Nothing Quite Like Classic Chocolate Brownies


Updated 05/27/11 9:28 PM · Posted by · 8 comments

Brownie Recipe

Brownies are one of my all-time favorite desserts. Although they're not as celebratory as a layer cake or as glamorous as profiteroles or as elegant as crème brûlée, there's something about brownies that makes them special. A square of rich chocolate brownie that melts in your mouth is sheer perfection! I love trying out different brownie recipes, and my current obsession is this method from Read more

Tips For Surviving Sweaty Summer Yoga Classes


Updated 07/14/11 10:40 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tips For Enduring Hot Yoga Class

Summertime heat means practicing yoga in an extremely hot and humid room that can make breathing unbearable — especially when the guy next to you forgot his deodorant. Who can focus on their drishti when sweat is pooling in their eyes? If you're not used to practicing in super high temps, you'll need to take some precautions to get through the 60- to 90-minute class without passing out. First, Read more

Jennifer Aniston on Being "More Comfortable in My Body and My Skin" Than Ever!


Updated 06/27/11 8:22 AM · Posted by · 8 comments

Jennifer Aniston on Body Confidence in Horrible Bosses Interview

Jennifer Aniston talked about straddling her costar Charlie Day at yesterday's Horrible Bosses press conference, but conversation also moved on to slightly more PG topics! She touched on the worst job she's ever had as a Big Apple bike messenger at just 19. Another of her leading men, Jason Sudeikis touched on a run-in he had with the law around the same age. Jennifer had more to share about Read more

Recession Stress Takes Its Toll on Your Teeth


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Recession Stress Takes Its Toll on Your Teeth

The jaw is no stranger to stress, and reports of clenched jaws and teeth grinding are up. Our country's economic woes are taking a toll on our teeth and more and more folks are clenching their jaws. Known scientifically as bruxism, clenching your jaw and grinding your teeth in your sleep can lead to serious dental damage: cracked teeth due to premature wearing of your chompers. No wonder the Read more