Will Ferrell's new line of charitable sunscreen (featuring Sun Stroke, Sexy Hot Tan, and Forbidden Fruit varieties) might get you some laughs on the beach and prevent a not-so-sexy burn, but they're not the ultimate in sun protection. In its quest to find the best sunscreens for your Summer, Consumer Reports rounded up 10 sunscreens and compared their effectiveness in protecting against Read more

Wrinkles are a fact of getting older, but there are several actions we can take to slow down the signs of aging. Living a healthy lifestyle, avoiding cigarettes, and wearing sunscreen will prevent you from aging prematurely, and standing on your head could also help keep your skin looking fresh. Hear me out. Yoga poses that involve positioning your feet over your head, known as inversions, allow Read more

A sun-kissed glow after a beach vacation is something to smile about, but the raccoon eyes so many people get from a snow-filled trip will only make you cringe. The sun's damaging effects are just as dangerous when it's Winter, so unless you're just planning on hiding out in the cozy lodge, throw some sunscreen in your suitcase beside your layering socks. You'll no doubt want to get on the slopes Read more

We all know that trans fat and saturated fat are major things to avoid, but what's the difference between the two? And what about unsaturated fats, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. Are they bad too? What foods contain them? Are you confused about all these fats too? Let's get these fats straight once and for all. Trans Fatty Acids: Commonly called trans fat, these are "The Read more

Dear FitSugar, What are the nutritional benefits of cucumber, if any? It is one of my fave veggies but as far as I can tell, it doesn't pack much of a punch compared to other vegetables. — Questioning Cucumbers I too love cucumbers; they make a great addition to any salad and are also a great vehicle for hummus. Aside from being a low carb substitute, this veggie (well technically a fruit Read more

Want healthier skin? A new yogurt about to hit the market claims to improve overall skin health. As the move toward functional food and drink spreads even iconic brands seem to feel the need to get on board. New reports are saying that food giant Danone (Dannon is owned by them) will be launching a new line of yogurt called Essensis that it claims will "nourish the skin from the inside." How so? Read more

Is your skin screaming out for some love? Why not answer its call with an invigorating exfoliating experience? Exfoliation is the skin's natural process of shedding dead cells. A new layer of cells is formed at the bottom of the epidermis (that's fancy speak for skin), and it pushes the old skin cells to the surface where they eventually dislodge and flake away. By adding exfoliation to your Read more

It seems like boating season unofficially begins on Memorial Day weekend with everyone headed to their lake houses, weekend river residences, or the beach. In different parts of the nation, boating accidents, injuries, and unfortunately fatalities are on the rise. Now that I've captured your attention, let's review a few tips on boating safety. Boater's fatigue is real, and it can wear you Read more