High Heels – Pretty and Pretty Bad for Your Body


Updated 06/08/10 12:04 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 29 comments

High Heels – Pretty and Pretty Bad for Your Body

Ouch!! My feet hurt just looking at this poor girl. High heels seem like an accident waiting to happen. Heels have been all the rage since the term "fashionable" was coined. It is true they look great - they lengthen the leg, they thin the ankle. They exaggerate the feminine form. But wearing those lovely 3 inch Manolos could be doing more damage than just crushing and bruising the Read more

10 Ways to Keep Your Running — and Your Motivation — Strong


Updated 06/03/11 11:58 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

10 Ways to Be a Strong and Motivated Runner

We are excited to share one of our fave stories from Shape here on FitSugar. Sign Up for a Race — Nothing gets you motivated like a deadline. Some favorite races: Skirt Chasers, in which women get a 3-minute head start before the men are let loose; New York's Fun Run and Happy Hour, which features post-race drink specials; and the Zooma Half Marathon & 10K series, which includes post-race Read more

DrSugar Answers: Stiff Knees?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Stiff Knees Mean Arthritis?

DrSugar is in the house! And she's answering your health-related questions. Dear Doc, I just turned 32 and boy are my joints feeling it. This aging thing is real. I run and bike regularly and try to add yoga into my workout schedule, but really only do it once a month. The problem is my knees — well, knee — my right one. If I keep it bent for a short period of time (five minutes or so), like Read more

Physical Traits Give Clues About Your Health Risks


Updated 10/14/11 11:49 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 36 comments

Physical Traits Give Clues About Your Health Risks

There are many things we can do to enhance our health and prevent illness. Exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, not smoking, limiting your alcohol intake, and reducing your stress can add years to your life. Who knew that your appearance and physical characteristics such as finger length and your sense of smell could let you know what health risks you might be prone to? Check out the list Read more