Spring Danger: First Exposure to Sun


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

How to Prevent the Skin Dangers of Spring Sun Exposure

I'm definitely feeling Spring fever now that the snow around me is melting and the temperatures are reaching in the 50s. It's inspiring me to exercise outdoors and take walks on my lunch break. If Spring is calling you outside as well, I need to act like a mom here for a sec and tell you to be careful of the sun's rays. In the Winter months, most of us have our skin covered by coats and Read more

Running With a Bun in the Oven


Updated 11/13/11 2:42 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Running Tips For Pregnant Women

When I became pregnant with my first, it was important to keep up with my healthy lifestyle. Running was always a big part of my exercise routine, so if you were an avid runner who now has a baby on the way, here are some tips for keeping up with your running routine. As soon as you find out you're expecting, talk to your OB about continuing with running. Chances are your doc will encourage Read more

Threading, Sugaring, and Waxing: Health Risks of Hair Removal


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Health Risks of Hair Removal Methods

Women go through all kinds of hoops when it comes to beauty, especially in the quest for smooth hairless skin. From waxing to sugaring, threading, and beyond, check out the health risks involved when it comes to common hair removal techniques. Shaving — Probably the most common way to remove hair since it's fast, cheap, and easy to do yourself. With shaving, there is a risk for nicks, ingrown Read more

5 Cheap, Easy Ways to Reduce Redness


Updated 07/21/11 11:08 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Easy Ways to Make Skin Less Red

Summer heat can mean lots of skin redness, whether from open capillaries near the skin's surface, sunburns, or heat rash. But if you're having a ruddy old time of it, there are lots of ways to calm your skin down and tone things down. So if you're tired of turning into a splotchy, lobster-like mess, just keep reading. Read more

DrSugar Answers: What to Do About Red Face After Exercise


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by DrSugar · 6 comments

Cause of Red Face After Exercise and How to Prevent It

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear Dr. Sugar, I still have to take PE in school this year and next, and I turn beet red. It's really embarrassing; no one else seems to get as red as I do. It makes me sad to be teased about it . . . Is there any way to get less red? —FitSugar reader We all worry about red faces (blushing, rashes, acne, etc.), but Read more

How Clean Is Your Beach?


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

How Clean Is Your Beach?

If you're heading to the beach soon to beat the Summer heat, you might want to see how clean it is. Recently, we learned that playing in the sand can increase your risk of developing gastrointestinal ailments, and the water might not be too clean either. The National Resource Defense Council just released its annual report on the cleanliness of our beaches, and unfortunately some did not pass Read more