Why You Should Hydrate Up During Winter Months


Updated 12/08/11 2:45 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why Should You Hydrate During Winter

Colder Winter months can sometimes make you neglect your daily water intake. You might assume you need less water than you do during Summer because you don't feel parched and aren't sweating like you do in warmer weather. Not true! Here are three reasons to keep your water cup filled during Winter. Hydrate Despite the Chill You need to drink the same amount of water year round — and maybe Read more

5 Ways to Prevent a Cold This Weekend


Updated 11/12/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Tips For Weekend Cold Prevention

I love the crisp, colder weather of Autumn, but I hate that it also signals the start of cold and flu season. There are plenty of things you can do throughout your day to prevent catching a cold, but here are five things you should keep in mind specifically on weekends. Don't Overdo It on the Booze I don't blame you for wanting to de-stress from your crazy work week by letting loose with a drink Read more

How to Know If Your Tap Water Needs Filtering


Updated 10/18/11 1:17 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 1 comment

Tips For Knowing If Your Tap Watered Needs to Be Filtered

In an effort to keep my carbon footprint in check, I keep reusable bottles and fill 'em up with tap water. Since tap water is more regulated than bottled water, I tend to not worry about contaminants. Although lately, my tap water has tasted and smelled a bit off, making me wonder: should I start using my Brita again, or is it time to invest in a more sophisticated filter? I am a fan of easy Read more

How to Stay Healthy on Those Lazy, Slacker Days


Updated 10/14/11 11:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Stay Healthy When You Feel Lazy

While it's hard to find time to exercise when your schedule is chock-full — read our tips on fitting in exercise when you're busy — it can also be hard to stay healthy on lazy days when life isn't planned down to every minute. If you're not careful, a whole day goes by before you realize that you haven't moved as much as you should or that you have no veggies left in the fridge. If you find Read more

A Reader's Tips on How to Think and Feel Young


Updated 10/13/11 1:10 AM · Posted by Fit Community · 0 comments

5 Ways to Feel Young Again

FitSugar reader YogaGirlAli has some advice for you: it's time to make like a kid again. She shared her advice on how to be active, creative, and healthy in your everyday life in our Women Who Rock (Climb) group. Dance around your room for the length of an entire song. Kids like to dance! Drop everything and just dance for a few minutes out of your day! Don't raise your hand. Just start Read more

10 Things Every Woman Should Do to Prevent Breast Cancer


Updated 10/12/11 3:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

What Young Women Should Do to Lower Breast Cancer Risks

There are several risk factors that can increase your chances of developing breast cancer. And while the risk increases as we age, there are certain preventative measures every women should do, whether she's in her 20s or in her mammogram years, to help reduce her risk of getting the disease. Read on for 10 things every women should do to help prevent breast cancer. Maintain a healthy weight. Read more

Don't Get Sick! Must-Do Habits of Healthy People


Updated 10/12/11 10:58 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

How to Prevent Colds and Flu

Want to avoid getting sick this season? Just look to the habits of the super healthy as your guide! Before the office cold catches up with you, here are four tips that will have you staying healthy, well, and free from the flu all year long. Regular Exercise One of the many benefits of having a steady fitness routine is that you're less likely to become sick. Numerous studies have shown that Read more

The 5 Germiest Places in the Gym (and How to Protect Yourself)


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

The Germiest Places in the Gym

It's kind of ironic that the gym is one of the germiest places a person can encounter in their day-to-day routine — fitness centers are where we go to get healthy! But numerous studies confirm that gyms are crawling with cold and flu viruses, the staph bacteria MRSA, and other bacteria and virus strains that can lead to skin or respiratory infections. Before you freak out and cancel your gym Read more

5 Simple Tips For a Better Night's Sleep


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 3 comments

Tips For Getting Quality Sleep

Sleeping soundly for at least eight hours a night is heavenly — in fact, getting a good night's rest is one of the best things you can do for yourself healthwise. Unfortunately with our hectic lifestyles, many factors can disrupt sleepy time. Since both quality and quantity are important, here are some simple tips to help you improve your zzz's once and for all! Read more

The Health Risks Associated With Diet Pills


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by Heather Dale · 0 comments

Health Risks of Diet Pills

If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, right? I always find the infomercials produced by diet pill companies entertaining; you know, the ones where they promise significant weight loss in just one to two weeks. I'm sure if I drastically restricted my food intake and took appetite-suppressant medications for seven or more days, then these claims might not be so far off. But at what Read more