Prevent Swimmer's Ear


Updated 07/20/08 2:01 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Prevent Swimmer's Ear

Your ears are pretty remarkable. Their unique design helps to tip water out of your ear canal, so you can usually bathe, shower, swim, and even walk in the rain with no problems. The ear canal is also acidic which prevents against bacterial and fungal infections. However, if your ear is exposed to excess moisture (like if you're swimming a lot), the water can stay trapped in your ear canal. Read more

J Lo Sees a Vegas Show With Casper as Idol Has a Disappointing Debut


Updated 01/20/12 2:23 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Jennifer Lopez and Casper Smart at Cirque Du Soleil

Jennifer Lopez met Cirque Du Soleil stars from their show O in Las Vegas last night. She's in Sin City filming American Idol but decided to take the night off to see a show with boyfriend Casper Smart. Jennifer and Casper seem to be going strong, and he's even spoken out about their 18-year age differences. Casper tweeted, "Our ages are mere reminders of the hours logged on this earth and the Read more

Bundle Lil Ones Up With Character Laplander Hats Like James Wilkie Broderick


Updated 01/10/12 7:26 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Picture of Sarah Jessica Parker and James Wilkie Broderick in Hats

Warding off Winter's chill has never been this cute! With temps dropping and many mamas pulling out the cold weather gear for the first time all season, it's always fun to see how tots bundle up. While doing the school run earlier this week, Sarah Jessica Parker was spotted covering up James Wilkie's ears with a Cartoon Network Adventure Time w/Finn & Jake Laplander Ski Winter Beanie Hat Cap. Read more

How to Lose 5 Pounds in 5 Minutes


Updated 01/04/12 4:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Posture-Building Moves to Look Slimmer

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Self here on FitSugar! Pumpkin pie, Christmas cookies, potato latkes, mashed potatoes and gravy . . . We're all guilty of overindulging in December but getting back on track doesn't have to be as difficult as it sounds. It may take weeks to melt away those post-holiday pounds but it's easy to create the illusion you haven't gained an ounce Read more

How a Pair of Earrings Became My Personal Trainer


Updated 04/05/12 12:45 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Running Inspiration From a Pair of Earrings

Here's a crazy story that FitSugar reader Beaner posted in the RunningSugar community group about a recent run. The only jewelry I wear when I do cardio is my nose ring and my wedding rings, but last week the warmer weather inspired me to go for a run, so I quickly threw on my running clothes and headed out the door. Just as I finished my warm-up, the strange whistling in my ear made me realize Read more

Must-Know Tips For Neti Pot Newbies


Updated 12/07/11 9:13 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

How to Use a Neti Pot

Whether it's a nasty cold or allergies causing your congestion, it may be time to give a neti pot a whirl. This teapot-looking device may seem a little odd at first glance, but it's recommended by ear, nose, and throat doctors to relieve nasal congestion and pain. To a newbie, using a neti pot may seem torturous, but with a few helpful hints, you'll be a neti-pot know-it-all in no time. Watch Read more

Pilates Moves For Your Arms and Core From Kim Kardashian's Trainer


Updated 11/09/11 4:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Kim Kardashian's Pilates Workout

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! If you're a novice like me, you might not realize that there are many different kinds of Pilates.  And those incarnations are not defined as "hard, very hard, and nearly impossible." Celebrity trainer Sara Kapuchinski just opened her new LA studio i heart fitness xo, where she teaches West Coast-style Pilates to a Read more

The Lazy Girl's Guide to Fall Skin-Care Prep


Updated 11/05/11 3:55 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Prepare Your Skin For Fall

  We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Real Beauty. Transitioning from summer to fall isn't just tough on your wardrobe. Dry air and colder temps can do a number on already-sensitive skin. For some insider tips on how to best pamper your mug to take on seasonal climate changes, read more. Read more

10 Sneaky Toning Moves You Can Do at Work


Updated 06/21/11 6:50 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Toning Exercises You Can Do at Your Desk

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Your office nemesis isn't that know-it-all in the cubicle over, it's lurking right beneath you: your chair! The more you're sitting, the less calories you're burning... not the ideal bikini body plan. Picture this: when sitting, your activity in your muscles drops and the calorie-burning rate decreases to just about one Read more

Achoo! 5 Helpful Items For Surviving Cold and Flu Season


Updated 09/26/11 10:05 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Helpful Products For Baby During Cold and Flu Season

There's nothing worse than a cranky tot who can't fall asleep because he's so congested he can't breathe! As temperatures drop and fallen leaves blanket the sidewalks, mamas start to prepare for runny noses, nasty coughs, and sky-high fevers. Check out these five must-have items to help your kiddo — and mom! — survive the cold and flu season. Read more