The Skinny on Zinc


Updated 10/04/07 4:48 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

The Skinny on Zinc

Zinc is one of those essential minerals that often flies under the radar, mostly because deficiencies of zinc are rare here in the U.S. It is, however, present in almost every cell of your body. It stimulates almost 100 enzymes, which are responsible for many biomechanical reactions in the body. This busy mineral supports a healthy immune system, is needed for wound healing and helps maintain Read more

5 Exercises to Ditch Arm Flab Forever


Updated 04/19/12 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Arm Exercises From Celeb Trainer Jay Cardiello

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. This week Shape turns to celebrity trainer Jay Cardiello for some help! Ah, that infamous area along the back of your arms, the nemesis of so many women. How do you tackle the jiggle? First, I want to tell you what not to do, as people are often tempted to take the wrong course of action. And that is the concept of spot Read more

Mad Men's 5 Maddest Moments: "Mystery Date"


Updated 04/09/12 10:09 AM · Posted by · 5 comments

Mad Men Recap "Mystery Date"

Sex and violence play a huge part in this week's Mad Men, and this episode has one of the most shocking scenes I've ever seen on this show (even though it turns out not to be real). Don is suffering from a cold that gives him disturbing dreams, and Joan's happiness about welcoming Greg home from Vietnam turns sour fast. Peggy gets an assignment from Roger, which leads to her spending quality time Read more

Do You Dread the Ice Cream Truck?


Updated 04/02/12 6:59 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Brooklyn Parents Try to Ban Ice Cream Truck

The sound of the ice cream truck playing its song is synonymous with Summer — as is the sound of kids crying when their parents say, "No. No ice cream before dinner." It's an age-old problem, and one that most mamas simply consider par for the course with parenting. But in the progressive neighborhood of Park Slope, Brooklyn, the moms are waging a war against ice cream peddling. On a popular Read more

Is There a Perfect Place to Raise a Family?


Updated 03/30/12 8:29 AM · Posted by · 7 comments

Best Cities to Raise a Family

Here's a post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we bring you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Dr. Gwen Dewar about ideal places to live. Where should I live? I've known this question was coming for a long time, but couldn't do anything about it. I spent the last 18 months fighting my mother's cancer. Now she's gone, our Read more

The Hunger Games: A Satisfying Adaptation and a Stunning Movie


Updated 03/24/12 8:30 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Hunger Games Movie Review

If you've been holding your breath about The Hunger Games, it's time to let it out, because the movie fulfills any and all hopes you could have. Not only is the adaptation loyal to its cherished source material, as a film, it's simply incredible. Based on Suzanne Collins's novel, The Hunger Games portrays a dystopian future in which what's presumed to be North America has been broken up into 12 Read more

Dr. Oz on How to Fight the Common Cold


Updated 02/15/12 11:13 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Best Ways to Fight a Cold – Expert Tips From Dr. Oz

Cold and flu season is upon, but you can fight back with tips from Dr. Oz. The leading health expert shared his top tips for staying healthy this Winter and we've certainly put his advice into practice. Watch this video to get the low down on vitamin D for cold prevention, how sleep boosts your immune system, and if handshakes spread major germs. Read more

Get Smart About Soy


Updated 03/02/12 6:11 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Why Soy Is Good For You and How to Prepare It

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. There are so many ways to get this good-for-you protein into your daily diet. Here's how to do it — and why you absolutely should. By Sally Kuzemchak, RD If you bypass tofu at salad bars, skip the meatless dishes at Chinese restaurants, and avoid edamame when you're out for sushi, well, it's time to give Read more

Dating Bad Habits to Give Up For Lent (or Anytime)


Updated 02/23/12 1:05 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Bad Dating Habits

Yesterday kicked off Lent, and whether you're religious or not, you might be giving up vices like soda or sugar. Why not make your love life a little sweeter while you're at it. Here are some bad dating and relationship habits to swear off. We have ideas for single and taken women. Tipsy texting. Give up those drunk dials that only make a hangover worse. Waiting for guys to make the first Read more

5 Ways To Leave Your Lover


Updated 02/20/12 9:23 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

How to Leave Boyfriend

We're happy to present this excerpt from one of our favorite sites, YourTango. An accomplished, smart and beautiful woman sits across from me in my office. She tells me about her relationship; the one she appears to be in but her boyfriend doesn't. She has tried to leave him, she assures me (and herself), but every time she manages to walk out that door, he gets to her. She turns around and Read more