We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. From pouring on the olive oil like the Greeks to slashing stress like the Scandinavians, what we can learn from the happiest, slimmest, longest-living cultures around the globe. The secret to a long, healthy life in America? According to longevity researchers, it may be to act like you live somewhere else. It Read more

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good. By Paige Greenfield Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — Read more

While in LA for the world premiere of Nike's all-women surf film Leave a Message, I chatted it up with pro surfer Carissa Moore, one of the film's stars. With such a laid-back disposition and easy laugh, it's easy to forget that Carissa, 19, is a no-joke serious athlete and currently ranked the number one in the world of women's surfing. Besides Carissa's obvious natural talent, I was curious at Read more

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Halle Berry . . . these days, when a 40-something woman steps out in a bikini, it makes news. Turns out, there's a scientific explanation for why we're so fascinated by these lean, toned, impossibly supple bodies. In some ways, these apparent genetic wonders are defying the aging Read more

So, there are a lot of reasons why work leads to weight gain, but being chained to a desk for eight hours a day doesn't mean you have to give up on being healthy. Read on for a few items you should keep at your desk to keep motivated to stay healthy. Healthy snacks. Desk dining may sometimes mean mindless eating, but if your stomach is grumbling during the afternoon you don't want to be Read more

Dog, plus too much food, plus not enough exercise, equals one flabby little Fido. Although a roly-poly pooch might look cute, obesity poses the same health risks for your pet as it does for you. Diet and exercise are key, but if you're having trouble slimming down Sparky, here are some services that can help. Pooch to 5K Yes, you read correctly. Just like the Couch to 5K for humans, there's a Read more

Study after study has told us to watch out for those empty, sugary calories in sweetened drinks like soda, but two new studies remind us about the dangers of diet soda — they too can lead to weight gain and may raise your risk for developing diabetes. The studies were presented at a diabetes conference this weekend, and together they show that drinking diet soda may just be another thing in our Read more

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. DrSugar, I was diagnosed with a hypothyroid a few years back and have just been ignoring it. I am in my early 30s, have a kid with no plans to have another. My only symptoms are memory loss, irritability, a little shaky at times. All of which I can deal with, but I'm wondering, am I hurting my long-term health? — Read more

This week, the message in my neighborhood says one thing: people are going for it. There are more bikes and runners on my street, yoga mats have replaced takeout, and the gym is uncomfortably packed. Come January, this kind of behavior is pretty commonplace. The new year always seems to be the time when people set fitness goals, or at the very least, try to lose those extra holiday pounds. But at Read more