Seriously? An Exercise Pill?


Updated 09/16/08 2:55 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 23 comments

Seriously? An Exercise Pill?

The fitness world just got a new prescription. Scientists have developed a pill that helps you burn calories without exercising one bit. So far only mice have benefited from this new exercise pill. It's tricked the rodents' muscles into thinking they've been working out, and their little bodies ended up burning calories without lifting a paw. It's also improved their fitness performance, helping Read more

6 Unique Ways to Fend Off Illnesses and Avoid Medical Bills


Updated 01/24/12 4:00 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

New Ways to Boost Immune System

There are very few things that are worse than getting sick. Not only will you have pricey medical bills to pay, but you may also have to skip out on work. Fortunately, you can employ plenty of preventative methods to avoid falling ill. We've heard the usual "eat right and exercise" advice, so here are a couple of tactics that you may not have heard of: Immune boosters in a pill: Although you've Read more

Luxe Beauty Gifts, Homemade Peppermint Patties, and a Holiday-Ready Top: The Best of PopSugarTV This Week!


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The Best of PopSugarTV December 5-11 2011

This week in PopSugarTV, gift giving was on the brain! Bella shared ideas on the most luxurious beauty gifts as well as great presents under $25, and Yum gave us two homemade gift ideas with a recipe for peppermint patties and a recipe for homemade fudge. Meanwhile, Fab showed us how to make a festive, DIY sequin-collar top, revealed some tips on the best way to wear sequins and sparkles, and Read more

Reader Holiday Gift Guide: For the Fitness Fan on Your List (or You!)


Updated 12/03/11 10:26 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

Fitness Gifts From FitSugar Reader

Need a fitness-related gift for fit-minded friends or relative? FitFabCities has you covered. She's rounded up her favorite gifts from foam rollers to iPads. Okay, I’m willing to admit I might be a little weird. Every year for Christmas I ask for some sort of fitness thing. One year it was a BOSU ball, then next it was boxing gloves and last year it was kettlebells, and every December 26th I Read more

Sneezy, Stuffy, Runny: Natural Cold Remedies to Do Before Bed


Updated 11/09/11 1:32 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Natural Cold Remedies to Do Before Bed

If if you eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, get enough sleep, and wash your hands a bazillion times a day, you can still find yourself reaching for the tissues and cough drops. Luckily cold symptoms don't last too long, but here are some ways to get relief from your ails without popping pills or swallowing gross liquid. Heat and Water Before slipping into bed, take a hot shower. Make sure Read more

The Best and Worst Flu Season Remedies


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by Prevention · 3 comments

The Best and Worst Flu Season Remedies

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Find out which immune-boosting supplements really help — and which are just hype By the Editors at Prevention Flu shots, hand washing, healthy eating, and regular exercise are the best ways to avoid cold and flu. But sometimes even the most scrupulous germaphobes and healthy people get sick anyway. While Read more

Have You Ever Taken a Dietary Supplement to Lose Weight?


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Taking Diet Supplements to Lose Weight

Losing weight is no easy task. It takes time to find the right combination of willpower, diet, and exercise to work for yourself, so it's no wonder that there's no end to products that promise to help you out. Anything from Snooki-endorsed Zantrex to tasteless, calorie-less fiber that fills your belly without adding calories are currently on the market touting fast results for dropping pounds. Read more

DrSugar Answers: Caffeine, Coffee, and Diuretics


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Does Coffee Increase Dehydration?

DrSugar is in the house! To celebrate National Coffee Day, she's answering an age-old question about how your cup of java affects your day. DrSugar, I am confused about coffee. I remember reading somewhere that coffee is only a mild diuretic and doesn't contribute to dehydration. But after I drink a cup of coffee or an espresso drink, my mouth feels dry and I need to pee more frequently. So I am Read more

Would You Take Behavior-Altering Drugs?


Updated 05/10/11 7:38 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Drugs That Alter Behavior: Psychopharmaceuticals

Do pills that can help you kick cigarette or alcohol addiction, want to diet and exercise, or even be faithful to your partner sound too good to be true? They may become a reality, says neuroscientist David J. Linden, who looks into behavior-altering drugs in his book The Compass of Pleasure. Drugs that trigger brain responses, dubbed psychopharmaceuticals, haven't been cleared by the FDA yet, Read more

The Best Supplements For Your Skin


Updated 08/01/11 4:30 AM · Posted by Prevention · 0 comments

Best Supplement For Your Skin

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Prevention here on FitSugar! Skin Health By the Editors of Prevention Your birthday suit is pretty good at taking care of itself, but this process changes over time. Through natural exfoliation, your skin sheds dead cells as younger ones, generated deep in the epidermis (skin's top layer), migrate upward to replace them. In young, healthy Read more